Genesis 42:18-43:34, Matthew 13:47-14:12, Psalms 18:16-36, Proverbs 4:7-10
What God said to me – Once you were born again and became My child, My intention for our relationship was that it become a life of fellowship and teaching and instruction as we walk together. When you stumble, I desire for you to repent immediately so we can go on together with uninterrupted fellowship. Don’t put off repentance because restoration is also delayed. Look at Joseph’s brothers. They went into Egypt for food during the great famine, but they hesitated to return for more because of their guilt and fear. What awaited them was a banquet and forgiveness and restoration of their relationship with their brother, but it was all delayed because of their guilt and fear. You need to learn from this story – when you sin, whether it’s an unkind word to someone or a major rebellion or falling away from Me, don’t delay returning as quickly as possible. Your hesitation only hurts you. Learn to repent immediately. Make it a habit of your daily walk. Cry out for forgiveness as soon as you sin. Don’t hesitate – a banquet of restoration awaits.