Scripture Wordplay - Good Judgement Seat Appear Home Away Aim Body

Come have a seat, listen to a play
A drama if you wish: A daughter who decided not to stay
A not-a-home home, revealed through the Light
A part of Deception, worth a runaway flight
For on that day of own wicked appearance
Dawning reality - Judgement if no adherence
The body and nature, so wicked and cursed
Were subject and nullified of the essence it was worth
No good could be found in such a prideful vessel
And judgement eternal if death not wrestled
Broken in body, soul and mind
Seeking refuge of a far more eternal kind
Humbled and desperate, raising my plea, call, my shout
Knowing my prison that I know I cannot break out
Realizing the price that were already paid
Praising the glory and grace He freely gave
The ultimate standard, the Way, the Good the Light
Came and took a seat in this vessel by Blood washed and bright
A living home for the One, the Three, forever Good
As part of the Bride, the Body, worth a fresh new look
The measure of judgement in my hand repented
A new aim and mission - Love for all, in grace accepted
Words for play taken from 2 Cor 5:9-10

Repentance for the mature follower?

Created in the image of God, we were granted choices. Well aware of the effect of Adam and Eve's choice in the garden, we also know that Jesus' Lordship also needs to be chosen and accepted over our lives for us to walk in His presence.

The first message Jesus preached was one of repentance and acknowledgement of the Kingdom (Matt 4:17). The purpose of our reconciliation with God is to become ambassadors for the Kingdom of God whilst we are still alive.

Jesus came and called sinners to follow Him on His mission for the world to know, acknowledge and love Him. This is His mission, and our life mission from God always fits into this. If it's from God it should. In following Him, we will come to believe His message and acknowledge Him (Rom10:9) as Lord and Saviour. In this we find our daily aim and purpose through the intimate relationship with God. If we live in this love relationship we bear fruit of obedience (1John 1:4-6).

Upon this road the same remedy for sin applies for the unbelievers (Acts 2:39), young believers (1 John 1:9) and men and woman of God (2 Sam 12:13).

"Therefore repent and turn back so that your sins may be wiped out,  so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and so that he may send the Messiah appointed for you – that is, Jesus."  Acts 3:19-20

It is only in the presence of God that we can find truth and life and clarity. Anything out of God's presence is sin, and leads to death. Through repentance the old patterns and fruit of sin are nullified. God creates a new nature in us through the Spirit working within us constantly.

Through His indwelling power we are able to escape the decay of this world, and become partakers of the divine nature (2 Peter 1:2-13). Let this be an encouragement to press into and make sure your election.

May your way and view be made clear in following Jesus on the mission He is taking you on to honour Him. Whatever the adversaries - attacks from evil, struggles, persecution, or whatever, let the peace of forgiveness and a clear conscience be your invitation to come forward and draw near into His presence (Heb 10:19-22).

Food for thought: What would you say should be the first stage in the teaching of Christ? How would your community look of you have all covered the basic stage? (Heb 6:1-2).