[Acts 2, Proverbs 7]

H – Acts 2:21, “And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.’”

E – Never Getting Over It!

I tell my testimony all the time. One reason is because I never want to get over it. I know what the pangs of death feels like. I know what lostness feels like. I know what hopelessness feels like. And, I know what salvation feels like. Therefore, I never want to get over it. 

Acts 2 is one of the most amazing moments in Christian history. Jesus had just completed the will of God to take on the wrath of humanity by being crushing to the point of death, buried in a borrowed tomb, and victoriously resurrecting three days later. And Peter, along with those in one accord, filled with the Holy Spirit of God, had to tell somebody. God miraculously allowed them to speak in native languages that all people may hear; “This Jesus whom you crucified is God.”

Then Peter begins to address this truth through the words of the prophet Joel, who had professed over 600 years before this moment what was to take place and what would be offered through this Christ; Salvation. 

From one end to the other the Bible points to our one need; Jesus. And, when God is drawing someone to himself (2:39) and they call upon Him (2:21), they can have the hope of eternal salvation.

But, this calling is more than just a verbal acknowledgement. It’s a calling of full surrender and transfer of ownership. This calling leads to a new devotion (2:42-47). This calling, even according to Joel, involves giving the Lord all of our heart (Joel 2:12–13). Quit simply my calling on the Lord leads to a calling on my life to be transformed daily into His image. 

My calling for HELP has lead to a calling of devotion, and I never want to get over it. 

A – Remember my Salvation. Devote my time, talents, and treasures to the One that Saved me. Proclaim The Real Gospel to all who the Lord allows – Jesus Died, Was Buried, and Rose Again.

R – Lord God, thank you for salvation. Thank you for drawing me to yourself. Thank you for rescuing me. Thank you for your steadfast love, mercy, and grace. Thank you for the Joy of Salvation. Lord, I never want to get over it. Help me to daily surrender in devotion and proclaim the Gospel through my words and with my life. Lord, I pray I see others rescued. 

In Jesus Name!