Wednesday, February 25, 2009

YOU-TURNS

Our home is on a cul-de-sac off of a dead end -- the dead end of a dead end. My wife and I can sit on our deck and watch cars come into our cul-de-sac thinking it is the way out. They quickly turn right around and go back down the street.

Ash Wednesday is a time of repentance. When one repents one turns around, changes direction. A dead end street is a good place to turn around.

Have you reached a point in life where you have realized that you have been going in the wrong direction? Have you reached a dead end? Do you need to turn around?

God is in the you-turn business. "I am sending you off to open the eyes of the outsiders so they can see the difference between light and dark, and choose light, see the difference between Satan and God, and choose God. I'm sending you off to present my offer of sins forgiven, and a place in the family, inviting them into the company of those who begin real living by believing in Me." (Acts 26:17-18 MSG)

Real living in Christ begins with a you-turn. It begins with repentance. And you don't need to wait until you've reached a dead end.

-- Rev. David T. Wilkinson
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    A blessed and reflective Lent to you!

    Just a quick thank you (again) for this ministry. It really is awesome!

    I know that you can’t whip something up for every day, but wanted to let you know that I tend to get more out the messages you compose than many others. That is not meant to pressure, but to offer thanks, and to affirm. Great job of letting God work through you!

    Peace,

    Pete Evangelista, PMP, Ohio

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    Thanks for the spiritual boost to my day. Many of these I share on the air too.

    > Greg Walters, WNWC Christian Radio, Madison, WI

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    I love Soundbites, and I loved today's especially. What a perfect message for Ash Wednesday, or any other day, as a matter of fact. So here's a thank-you. Have a good Lent.

    E. Richardson, Ohio

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