Repentance that Produces Action

Genesis 47; Genesis 48; Psalm 10; Luke 19

Scripture:
Luke 19:8 Then Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore fourfold.”
9 And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham; 10 for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”

Observation:
The story of Zacchaeus always intrigues me. Zacchaeus was a arrogant, prideful and selfish man. He has robbed so many people, yet an encounter with Jesus changed his whole life around. This encounter with Christ result in true repentance that produced a call to action. Zacchaeus returned with interest that which he had stolen from others. Jesus declared that salvation has come to Zacchaeus. Zacchaeus did not just hear the message, he lived it. As I reflect on this passage today I am reminded that true repentance always results in action steps. It is easy to say sorry but a different thing to take responsibility and make right. May my repentance be followed by an attitude of restoration and dedication to His will and to His ways.

Application:
Repentance produces godliness, fruitfulness and restoration.

Prayer:
Thank You for reminding me that repentance is not something to be taken lightly. I ask You to reveal any area in my life that is not pleasing to You. Thank you for Your grace and mercy that is new every morning. I ask You to bless me and make me a blessing to the nations. Bless my wife, our home, our finances, our health and our callings. All these come from You. Fill me with wisdom and favor today so that I may do all You have called me to do.
Amen.