Reading
SAA Notes
In understanding the gift of the Holy Spirit, read Ezekiel 37:13,14 and Matthew 3:11,12. Remember, Acts, as a history, informs us of individual incidents and actions. It is foolish to make a general doctrine from an individual incident in this book without the warrant of the rest of Scripture.
SJA Notes
* Dear God, please remind us of our need for You today from Your word.
“And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
When we’re low and down, full of sorry and loneliness or when we’ve reached the bottom of our strength, the end of our row – This passage speaks to us.
When we’re high and up, joy and happiness bubbling in and around us, when things are going right, coming together – This passage speaks to us.
At both ends and all the spectrum of in-between – What must we do but CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD!
He is the LORD, there is no other!
In acts we see the post-Jesus-ascension church being built up.
And this is our mark, it boils down to this – Do we humble ourselves before the Lord, seeking His glory (not ours) in repentance and belief, calling on Him day in and out for mercy and help?
* Gracious Father,
Please rescue us, redeem us, restore us we pray.
We are broken and low, without hope when without You.
You are God, the LORD, and there is none like You.
We praise Your Name!
Amen.