Then Jehoahaz prayed for the LORD’s help and LORD heard his prayer…2 Kings 13:4a
Jeroboam’s influence was long lasting and deep in destruction.My actions have lasting significance. How am I using my influence, for the advancement of me or the gospel and growth of Kingdom?
EvilAngers GodSets God’s discipline in motionSo, the LORD was very angry with Israel, and He allowed King Hazael of Aram and his son Ben-hadad to defeat them repeatedly.2 Kings 13:3Confession without repentance is lip-service and disrespectful to our Holy God.Confession is admitting you sinned. (Not made a mistake.)Repentance is taking action to change your behavior that led to the sin.Then Jehoahaz prayed for the LORD’s help, and the LORD heard his prayer.2 Kings 13:4aIsrael confessed without repentance. They didn’t like the discipline from the sin, cried out to God with half-hearted prayer.“Israel’s repentance was only half-hearted; they repented because they suffered. They repented because of the suffering rather than because of the sin. They went back to the sin after they escaped from the sorrow.” – Charles SpurgeonDo I regularly confess my sin, and actively repent from sin?Am I serious about repentance, or half-hearted?But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.1 John 1:9Faithful and just to forgiveFaithful to cleanse us from ALL wickednessWe can’t take advantage of the generous grace of God.But they continued to sin,…2 Kings 13:6aConfession and Repentance
Make confess and repentance a regular part of my prayer life.