Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, 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. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off — for all whom the Lord our God will call."
Peter makes a promise for everyone everywhere who turns their hearts to God and submits themselves to him in baptism, fully trusting Jesus Christ as their
Lord and Savior! They will be filled with God's Spirit and forgiven of their sins because of the mighty name and gracious work of Jesus Christ. This passage (
Acts 2:33-47) demonstrates that Peter and the apostles had begun fulfilling Jesus' Great Commission (
Matthew 28:18-20): they made disciples by going, baptizing, and teaching people to obey what the
Lord commanded. Like those early disciples, let's share this grace so that the world can know that Jesus is not only
Lord but also Savior and King for all who hear God's call and trust in him.
I praise you, Almighty and gracious Father. You have given me hope when there was none. You have given me strength when my resolve was gone. You have blessed me with grace and poured your love into my heart through your Holy Spirit, your gift from above. I praise you for your love, grace, forgiveness, salvation, and Holy Spirit. In Jesus' name, I rejoice and praise you. Amen.
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