'Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the time of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord' (Acts 3 19).
This message of repentance was initially for to the Nation of Israel - God's chosen people; calling them to repent and turn back to the God of their fathers, but most importantly, to believe in Jesus their promised Messiah. As a result their sins would be blotted out and the time of refreshing would finally come from the presence of the Lord. We can definitely learn a great deal from these messages from God and apply them to our lives, so we too may be forgiven and will be able to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour. The theme of repentance is seen throughout Scripture; signifying it importance to mankind. It means we should acknowledge that our ways are wrong and that God's way is right. Jesus came to save us from our sins, but in order for us to be save, first, we must accept that our sins are wrong and God is the One who provides the way we need to live. It should then lead us to repentance; we abhoring all appearance of sin, and allowing God through the power of the Holy Spirit to change us from the inside out. That means, our minds will be changed and our hearts become contrite for the sins we have committed. When we turn to God through Jesus Christ, with a contrite heart and believing on the name of Jesus, our sins which were recorded against us, and by which we were condemned by God's justice, will be blotted out or wiped out. This is the amazing love of God! It is important to know that sin cannot be pardoned before we repent of it; repentance must always precede pardon, in order for our sins to be forgiven. As we seek repentance and forgiveness, may God grant us peace and joy as we are refreshed in His awesome presence, made possible through the blood of Jesus. Let us hope in the mercy of God, as Christ our High Priest and Judge, intercede for us in heaven; and as we in readiness anticipate His Second Coming. Let us in newness of heart and life, turn unto the Lord our God, that we may be filled with a peace that passeth all understanding, and with unspeakable joy, glorify our Lord and Saviour.
Have a wonderful day and a blessed weekend 🌹🌹
'I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you' (John 14:18). Jesus is awesome and full of compassion. He loved his disciples and wanted them to understand about His death and resurrection; that He would be going away for a while. He knew they would be confused and devastated, so he hastened to comfort them. He said, 'Let not your heart be troubled: Ye believe in God, believe also in me...I go to prepare a place for you...I will come again and receive you unto myself, that where I am there ye may be also' (John 14:1-3). He also promised another Comforter, that he can abide with them forever. What a merciful and loving Saviour! He went further to say he would not leave them comfortless; but will come to them. He was like a father to them, as He and the Father are one. Therefore, He promised not to leave them fatherless, or as an orphan. But will come to them. Speaking of His death and resurrection He said that in a little while the world would not see him no more
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