I WILL HEAL YOUR BACKSLIDING, SAYS THE LORD

 What was meant to humiliate you will become a ladder for your promotion because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: I WILL HEAL YOUR BACKSLIDING, SAYS THE LORD

Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   Backsliding, from the Hebrew word “meshubah” (מְשׁוּבָה), means apostasy, turning away, or falling back into sin and rebellion against God. It is a spiritual relapse—when a person once walking in righteousness turns away to pursue their own desires.

    In Jeremiah 2:19, the Lord declares, “Your own wickedness will correct you, and your backslidings will rebuke you.” Backsliding is not a light matter—it is wickedness. It is using God’s blessings—our gifts, finances, and influence—to serve Satan’s purposes and undermine the work of Christ’s Church.

    This rebellion has deep societal effects. Jeremiah 3:6 reveals how backsliding led to spiritual adultery and national prostitution, showing its role in marital unfaithfulness and moral collapse. In Jeremiah 5:6, the backsliding nation becomes vulnerable like prey in the wilderness—spiritually and socially insecure.

Yet, God’s mercy is greater. He calls out in Jeremiah 3:22, “Return, you backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings.” The path to healing begins with returning to God in sincere prayer—confessing, not justifying our sins (Jeremiah 3:11), and asking for the restoration of our first love, passion, and zeal for worship.

There is never a just cause for sin. Sin always kills—spiritually, emotionally, and even physically. But God’s promise stands firm in Hosea 14:4: “I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely.” Return to the Lord, and He will heal, restore, and renew you.

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and zeal for divine service.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome temptation.

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