Guess it goes without saying that our granddaughter is rarely in the background, and for good reason!

On those rare occasions, however, when she realizes we’re not tuned in to her every word it doesn’t take long for her attention-antenna to intercept with two words that snap me back into full attention mode: Meeee-me! Meeee-me! (i.e. Grammy)  

You would be hard-pressed to find words that so quickly melt this heart but I was reminded of another one during yesterday’s sermon on discipleship: repentance. Yes, it can be painful and heart wrenching but it is a powerful and magnificent gift made possible by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. 

As children of God, our attention antenna need never rise because His Word assures us that we never escape His notice. When we call out to our Father, He leans in to hear His children and stands ready to forgive and cleanse those who desire to turn away from their sin.

It’s not about getting our act together or becoming more religious, for both come up empty — but it is about becoming humble and real on an ongoing basis before a living, loving, active and holy God who desires His best for His children. 

The mark of a true disciple is joyful and regular acceptance of God’s gracious gift of repentance. -Kyle Estepp

(The purpose of my blog is to share snippets of life and truth along the way. To listen to our sermon series on discipleship and this  sermon on repentance, please visit Summit’s site.)