Thurs., 1/2/20 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 at Pentecost, relate good news to all of us human sinners. Salvation in Jesus Christ is had by those who simply ask for it (Him); and who really want it (with all their heart). Redemption does not require labor, but it does require desire. Our problem—as fallen children of Adam—is that we think we have to work for forgiveness, or add something to what Jesus alone can do for us. Such thoughts (and subsequent religious actions) are highly-blasphemous.

Are we in any kind of trouble at all today? If so, we may earnestly call upon Christ. God is true to all His promises; 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"]