Wed., 1/2/19 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 sinners. Salvation is had in Jesus Christ alone by those who simply ask for it, and really want it. Redemption does not require labor, but it does call for earnest 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 for us. Such thoughts are highly God-dishonoring; and they block us from the atonement that is in Christ (alone).

Are we in any kind of trouble today? If so, then let us forthrightly call upon the Lord. God is true to His promise: He will give Jesus to any who sincerely want Him.

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