Monday, January 2, 2012

Mon., 1/2/12 Devotion (Acts 2:21)

Today's encouragement comes from Acts 2:21, where we read these words:

"And it shall come to pass that whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved."

These words above (spoken by Peter) are good news for us, and for all people everywhere. Salvation is had by those who really want it, and simply ask for it. Redemption does not require labor, but it does re-
quire desire. Our problem--as fallen children of Adam--is that we think we have to work for it, or add something to what Jesus has done. Such thoughts are high blasphemy.

Are we in trouble today? Let us earnestly call upon the Lord. God is true to His promise--He will not (and cannot) fail to keep His word.

[Puritan quote of the day: "God does not bring His people into trou-
bles, and leave them there." --Thomas Watson, in, "All Things for Good"]