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Day 24: Repent and Turn (Acts 3:17-23)
As Peter continues his speech that we began looking at yesterday, he now gives a clearer idea of how they can respond to the Good News that he has shared. What was that Good News? That Jesus died for us because we are utterly incapable of saving ourselves. For many, the news that Jesus was the Messiah was still probably difficult news to fathom. For others, it would have been difficult to reconcile their expectations of what the Messiah would do, with the reality of his death on a Roman cross. Yet Peter is clear, that this was actually all part of God’s plan for the Messiah. Even if they were ignorant of it, it was the very fulfilment of God’s saving plan with the prophets having even foretold it. But whilst they may have failed to recognise who Jesus is in the past, that should not dictate their response to him now! In light of what they have learned, they now have the opportunity to turn to God. For the amazing news is that when they do that, when they repent and put their trust in God through Jesus, their ‘sins may be wiped out’. How amazing is that! That their sins and our sins can be wiped out simply by turning to Jesus, saying sorry, and making him the Lord of their lives! To reject Jesus is to cut ourselves off from God, but to accept him means forgiveness and life forever with him!
It’s easy to think that our sins are unforgivable, but the Good News of Jesus is clear: that because he died for us, all of our sins can be wiped out simply by putting our trust in him. Perhaps you’ve thought all sorts of things about Jesus in the past, but if you can now recognise him today for the Lord who he is, then today is the day to repent and be saved! AL
QuestionsWhat does it mean for you to know that your sins can be ‘wiped out’ as we repent and put our trust in Jesus?
How is your life different because of the security you grasp because of Jesus’ death and resurrection?
Heavenly Father, we thank you that Jesus’ death and resurrection change everything! Please help us to turn to you, to trust in you, and to receive your gift of salvation. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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By St Bart's Anglican ChurchAs Peter continues his speech that we began looking at yesterday, he now gives a clearer idea of how they can respond to the Good News that he has shared. What was that Good News? That Jesus died for us because we are utterly incapable of saving ourselves. For many, the news that Jesus was the Messiah was still probably difficult news to fathom. For others, it would have been difficult to reconcile their expectations of what the Messiah would do, with the reality of his death on a Roman cross. Yet Peter is clear, that this was actually all part of God’s plan for the Messiah. Even if they were ignorant of it, it was the very fulfilment of God’s saving plan with the prophets having even foretold it. But whilst they may have failed to recognise who Jesus is in the past, that should not dictate their response to him now! In light of what they have learned, they now have the opportunity to turn to God. For the amazing news is that when they do that, when they repent and put their trust in God through Jesus, their ‘sins may be wiped out’. How amazing is that! That their sins and our sins can be wiped out simply by turning to Jesus, saying sorry, and making him the Lord of their lives! To reject Jesus is to cut ourselves off from God, but to accept him means forgiveness and life forever with him!
It’s easy to think that our sins are unforgivable, but the Good News of Jesus is clear: that because he died for us, all of our sins can be wiped out simply by putting our trust in him. Perhaps you’ve thought all sorts of things about Jesus in the past, but if you can now recognise him today for the Lord who he is, then today is the day to repent and be saved! AL
QuestionsWhat does it mean for you to know that your sins can be ‘wiped out’ as we repent and put our trust in Jesus?
How is your life different because of the security you grasp because of Jesus’ death and resurrection?
Heavenly Father, we thank you that Jesus’ death and resurrection change everything! Please help us to turn to you, to trust in you, and to receive your gift of salvation. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.