Acts 3:19 “Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,”
The Apostle Peter has gone to preaching again. He already preached on the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2; now, in Acts 3, he goes to it again. After healing a lame man people came rushing toward the disciples in amazement. Peter seized the opportunity to point out that the healing happened because of Jesus Christ. (Acts 3:16) Peter’s sermon will point out to those listening that they were the reason Jesus Christ was killed, and it is time to repent regarding their belief about Jesus and their behavior toward Jesus. In doing so they would be CONVERTED, and their sin would be blotted out. He then continues with even more benefits of repenting as he tells them that times of refreshing come from the presence of the Lord.
Talk about a benefits package. Change your mind about who Jesus is and Jesus converts your heart, forgives your sins, blots them out, and then one experiences the “refreshing” that comes from enjoying being face to face with God. Being face-to-face with God is the idea of the “presence of the Lord.”
What is it like for you to spend time with Jesus? I hear from some that it is such an ordeal. They see spending time with Jesus as something mandatory. They have taken a legalistic approach to having a quiet time. They approach the Lord with lots of fear. I would tell this person there needs to be a “want to” instead of a “have to” mentality.
Being saved brings about a new relationship with God where He is our Heavenly Father and as a father, He enjoys fellowship with His children. Being with Him should bring about feelings of joy, peace, and love. Being with Him and knowing His deep and abiding love for you should refresh your soul.
Friends, enjoy the benefits of salvation that you get to experience a face to face relationship with God.
Every day with Jesus is….. How do you finish the statement? I would hope you could say, “Every day with Jesus is sweeter than the day before.”
Continue Strong enjoying the presence of the Lord,
And remember to DATE the Word