Make a Change

Sometimes life is a real downer. I strongly suspect that many of my downer moments aren't externally instigated, but rather it is my perspective that needs to change. I have learned that repentance is really a vital part of the Christian walk, and it does not necessarily imply wrong-doing. Repentance is a 'change of direction'. If one way isn't working, then try the other way.

Mat 4:16-20
(16) the people sitting in darkness saw a great Light; and to those sitting in the region and shadow of death, Light sprang up to them." Isa. 9:1, 2
(17) From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, Repent! For the kingdom of Heaven has drawn near.
(18) And walking beside the Sea of Galilee, Jesus saw two brothers, Simon being called Peter and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishers.
(19) And He says to them, Come after Me, and I will make you fishers of men.
(20) And leaving the nets, they immediately followed Him.


So LIGHT comes to these who are sitting (walking) in the Shadow of Death. What chased the shadows away? "Jesus began to preach and to say, Repent!" Interesting! Just a change of direction can chase the shadows away? Sometimes. What about the first disciples? They were fishing - and there's certainly nothing wrong with fishing... but Christ comes along and says "Come after me" and they drop the nets and follow. That is repentance. The gospels proclaim the light that was ignited as a result of their actions.