Please read Matthew 4.
www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/mat/4/1/s_933001
Meditate on verse 17.
From that time, Jesus began to preach and say,
"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
The first command of Christ as recorded by Matthew is: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Repent. It is the first command every human must obey in order to become a Christian. Repent is the Greek word metanoeo, and it means “to change one’s mind for better; heartily to amend, with abhorrence of one’s past sins.”1 Have you wholeheartedly obeyed Jesus’ command to repent?
The second command of Christ is also in this chapter. “Follow Me” (v. 19). Follow is the Greek word deute, and it is an imperative command that says, “Come now!”2 No wonder Peter and Andrew immediately left their nets and followed Jesus (v. 18-20). No wonder James and John immediately left their boat and their father to follow Christ (v. 21-22). When the Master gives a command, it must be obeyed straightway.
Ask the LORD to give you His abhorrence for sin and the willingness to follow Him everywhere He wants you to go.
Pray Matthew 4:17 and 19-20 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).
“LORD, I repent, for the kingdom of heaven
is at hand. Please let _________ repent for
the sake of Your kingdom. You command
us to follow You. Help us immediately
leave whatever we are doing and follow You.
Make us fishers of men.
In Your name, Jesus~”
1. www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=G3340&t=NASB
2. www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=G1205&t=NASB
The WATCHMAN on the WALL, 4 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell
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