“God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” Acts 2:36 (NIV)
Meditation;
The book “Les Miserables” begins with parole convict Jean Valjean stealing a Priest’s silver. He is caught, and he expects to be returned to the mines. But the priest shocks everyone when he claims he’d given the silver to Valjean. After the police leave, he turns to the thief, and says “You belong no longer to evil, but to GOOD.”
Such extravagant love points to the love that flows like a fountain, from which all Grace comes. On the day of Pentecost, Peter told his audience that less than two months before, in that very city, they had crucified Jesus.
The crowd was crushed and asked what they must do? Peter replied:
“Repent and be Baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38(NIV)
Jesus had endured the punishment they deserved. Now their penalty would be forgiven if they put their Faith in Him.
Oh, the irony of Grace. The people could only be forgiven because of Christ’s death-a death they were responsible for. How Gracious and Powerful is God! He used humanity’s greatest sin to accomplish our Salvation.
If God has already done this with the sin of crucifying Jesus, we may assume there is nothing He can’t turn into something good. Trust God.
“In all things God works for the good of those who love Him.”Romans 8:28 (NIV)
Have you given yourself to Jesus Christ? If not, what’s holding you back? If you have, what will it mean for you to give your fears, worries, anxieties to Him as well?
Prayer;
Dear God, Thank you for your Love, Grace, Forgiveness and rescuing me from my sins. Please take all my Fears, worries, anxieties… and help me to trust you in all circumstances, in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen!
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