SCRIPTURE: Acts (NIV) 2:37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptised, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”
OBSERVATION: The disciples had just received the promised gift of the Holy Spirit. A large crowd gathered outside, and Peter preached to them explaining what they were witnessing. God had sent His Holy Spirit as He had promised.
Peter goes on to say that everyone present could receive the same gift! They should repent of their sins and receive forgiveness. They should be baptized. (This identified them with Jesus who was baptized. And it identified them with His death, burial, and resurrection. Being baptized under the water was identifying with His death; coming up out of the water was identifying with His resurrection.)
APPLICATION: The promise is to all “who are far off!” That could be “far off” in distance, as on another continent, OR “far off” as far in another generation, or century, or millennium! The promise is to Europe, Asia, Africa, America, Australia, Antarctica, and all places in between. The promise is all the way to year 2025! The promise is MINE!
PRAYER: Lord, when you forgave me and made your home in me, you brought your resurrected life into me! This life you now live in me is your life that has already defeated sin and death. What a great privilege is mine! I want to live my life in the best way to honor you. Amen
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