Tues., 1/2/18 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 all of us, and for everyone else as well. Salvation is had by those who simply ask for it, and who really want it. Redemption does not require labor, but it does require de-sire. Our problem—as fallen sinners in Adam—is that we think we have to work for God's forgiveness, or add something to what Jesus has already done for us. Such thoughts—though understandable in sinners—are highly-dishonoring to our good and gracious God.

Are we in any kind of difficult straits today? We should earnestly call upon the Lord Jesus. God is true to all of His promises in Christ; and 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"]