“Do you show contempt for the riches of His kindness,
forbearance and patience, not realizing that
God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?”
Romans 2:4
Paul’s words pierce through self-righteousness and expose our need for grace. He warns us not to judge others, for in doing so we condemn ourselves—“you who pass judgment do the same things” (Romans 2:1). God sees beyond our excuses and appearances. His judgment is impartial, rooted in truth, and based not merely on what we know, but how we live (Romans 2:6–11).
Yet Paul doesn’t start with wrath—he starts with kindness. “God is kind, but He’s not soft. In kindness He takes us firmly by the hand and leads us into a radical life-change” (Romans 2:4, MSG). God’s kindness is not a license to continue in sin, but an invitation to come home. And the door is always open.
He gives us not just a second chance, but countless chances to return to His love. Like the father in the parable of the prodigal son, God is always watching the road, ready to run to us the moment we turn back. As A.W. Tozer wrote, “We please Him most not by frantically trying to make ourselves good, but by throwing ourselves into His arms with all our imperfections.”
Every sunrise is a reminder that God is still offering mercy. Every breath is an invitation to come home. God’s kindness doesn’t mean He overlooks sin; it means He longs to restore sinners. Repentance isn’t about earning His love—it’s about responding to it. He waits not with arms crossed, but with arms open.
Prayer
Lord, thank You that Your kindness is deeper than our failures. Thank You that You give not just one more chance, but many, as we stumble and return again. Help us to turn toward You with humble hearts. Lead us by Your mercy into repentance, renewal, and true transformation. And let us extend the same mercy to others that You’ve so freely given to us. Amen.
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