Thurs., 1/2/14 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 everyone in the whole world. Salvation in Jesus is to be had by those who simply ask for it, and really want it. Redemption does not require labor, but it does necessitate earnest desire. Our problem--as fallen children of Adam--is that we think we have to work for our right stand-ing with God; or that we have to add something to what Jesus has done. Such thoughts are highly blasphemous.

Are we in any kind of trouble today? Let us simply and sincerely call upon the Lord in heartfelt prayer, in and through Jesus Christ. The Lord is true to all His promises. He will not (and cannot) fail to keep His word.

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