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Blessings from God
Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus, whom heaven must receive until the time for restoring all the things about which God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets long ago. ~Acts 3:19-21
Blessings coming from Repentance (turning from sin and to God):
1. my sins are blotted out
2. times of refreshing come from the presence of the Lord
3. Christ Jesus comes back a second time to restore all things
God, having raised up his servant, sent him to you first, to bless you by turning every one of you from your wickedness. ~Acts 3:26
How does God bless me? By sending Christ to turn me from my wickedness.
Repentance is good. Turning away from what we’re tempted toward by the flesh is good. Turning from wickedness is good. Obedience is good. Why? Because I’m turning toward God and receiving abundant blessings from Him through Jesus. Oh to have forgiveness and cleansing from my sins! Oh to be refreshed by His presence!
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you. For you bless the righteous, O LORD; you cover him with favor as with a shield. ~Psalm 5:11-12
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