GOD PROMISES MERCY TO RETURNEES .

 


By Rev. Michael Benson Ajayi 

" In a burst of anger I turned my face away for a little while. But with everlasting love I will have compassion on you,” says the Lord , your Redeemer." Isaiah 54:8 NLT

 “For if you return to the Lord , your relatives and your children will be treated mercifully by their captors, and they will be able to return to this land. For the Lord your God is gracious and merciful. If you return to him, he will not continue to turn his face from you.”2 Chronicles 30:9 NLT

   One of the consequences of backsliding is emotional and physical slavery . Many of God's people have lost the joy that comes with salvation. They suffer emotional and physical pains silently in the hands of persons who use them as tools or objects of pleasure. Emotional insecurity is a major cause of diseases suffered by God's people . 

  Among the consequences of backsliding the bible says the backslidden is brought to nought ( Deut28:63) they shall be hurt in the midst of plenty (Josh24;20) Destroyed dreams ( Jer15:6) The Holy Ghost will resist them ( Ezra8;22) and the unrepentant backslidden is in danger of the judgment  

" Dear friends, if we deliberately continue sinning after we have received knowledge of the truth, there is no longer any sacrifice that will cover these sins." Hebrews 10:26 NLT (  2Pet.2:21)

    God never stops loving the backslidden neither does he stop them from breathing his oxygen and enjoying his sun and rain .God still loves the backslidden despite their hatred for his words of righteousness. He longs to reconcile with the backslidden , therefore, " Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously." Isaiah 55:7 NLTBible

   That is why the Lord says, “Turn to me now, while there is time. Give me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning. Don’t tear your clothing in your grief, but tear your hearts instead.” Return to the Lord your God, for he is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He is eager to relent and not punish."Joel 2:12‭-‬13 NLTBible 

  Backsliding is likened to a disease ,it affects every aspect of a person's life and the lord promises to heal the backslidden. The bible says “My wayward children,” says the Lord , “come back to me, and I will heal your wayward hearts.” “Yes, we’re coming,” the people reply, “for you are the Lord our God."Jeremiah 3:22 NLT

  The attitude of the backslidden should be that of remorse and a repentant heart  .The Bible says  " Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT. Healing involves developing a holy irritation for backsliding ( Eze36:31. Luke15:19-21) 

  The bible says “Come, let us return to the Lord . He has torn us to pieces; now he will heal us. He has injured us; now he will bandage our wounds."Hosea 6:1 NLT

Prayer : Heavenly father forgive me of my  sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Ghost and power to heal the broken hearted in Jesus name.

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