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Matthew 11:27-30<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.\u00a0Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.\u00a0Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.\u00a0For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.\u201d<\/p>\n
Isaiah 45:22-25<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u201cTurn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other.\u00a0\u00a0By myself I have sworn; from my mouth has gone out in righteousness a word that shall not return: \u2018To me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear allegiance.\u2019\u00a0\u201cOnly in the LORD, it shall be said of me, are righteousness and strength; to him shall come and be ashamed all who were incensed against him.\u00a0\u00a0In the LORD all the offspring of Israel shall be justified and shall glory.\u201d<\/p>\n
Isaiah 55:1-3<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u201cCome, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.\u00a0Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food.\u00a0Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David.<\/p>\n
John 6:37<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.<\/p>\n
John 7:37<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out,\u00a0\u201cIf anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.<\/h2>\n
Revelation 22:17<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Spirit and the Bride say, \u201cCome.\u201d And let the one who hears say, \u201cCome.\u201d And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Many strive to measure up, tallying their good deeds and achievements, hoping to earn favor with God based on human merit. Yet, the message of the Gospel challenges this approach. True hope is found not in self-improvement, but in faith\u2014looking away from ourselves and toward the Lord of abundant mercy.<\/p>\n
The temptation is strong to try to “fix ourselves” before approaching God, to present a flawless image and check every box of piety. However, the truth is that no amount of self-effort or personal perfection will ever be enough. The invitation is clear: come to Jesus just as you are.<\/p>\n
Jesus told of two men who entered the temple to pray. One, confident in his righteousness, declared, “God, here I am\u2014all fixed up. Every hair is in place!” The other, broken and humble, pleaded, “Oh God, I just crawled in off Skid Row. Have mercy on me!” The outcome was striking: God forgave the man who came in humility, but the self-assured man left hardened, unrepentant, and unforgiven.<\/p>\n
We must approach God in humble repentance, acknowledging that anything we receive is not earned but given out of His boundless mercy. When a person comes with this awareness, repentance has done its proper work, preparing the heart to receive God’s forgiveness and transforming grace.<\/p>\n
God promises to forgive and forget, embracing the repentant sinner and welcoming him into His heart. Through this act, God teaches us that every kindness is a result of His mercy, not our merit. What more could a sinner ask for than to be received, loved, and taught by the Lord Himself?<\/p>\n
If you find yourself striving to “add up” your merits or struggling to fix yourself before coming to God, remember: the way is not through self-effort, but through humble faith. Look away from yourself and turn in faith to the Lord of abundant mercy. His arms are open to all who come in repentance and trust. (Tozer)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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