[Acts 3, Proverbs 8]

H – Acts 3:19–20a, “[19] Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out, [20] that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,……”

E – Refreshed!

After the great Pentecost moment in Acts 2 Peter continues to press forward with the Gospel. As he enters the local temple he encounters a lame beggar. This beggar wants alms, but Peter gives him something else. He gives him healing from the Lord. People were amazed, however he boldly lets them know that this healing did not come from him, but from faith in and through Jesus (3:16). The One they had delivered to be judged (3:13), denied before each other (3:14), and killed (3:15).

Yet, Peter shows grace for their ignorance (3:17). However he again boldly proclaims that their ignorance in failing to understand that Jesus was the Messiah does not absolve the responsibility for their actions, nor their eternal state. 

They like everyone who desires forgiveness must believe upon the Lord, repent of their sin, and turn to God. Only then will they experience the presence of the Lord and the refreshing that comes from His presence and forgiveness. 

It is also something that must take place daily in the life of those that have put their faith in Christ; continual repentance and seeking after the heart of God.

A – Keep seeking after the Lord. Respond to any conviction by repenting. Turn to Him anew each day. Walk in His presence. Be Refreshed. 

R – Lord God, thank you for giving me your spirit. Lord, thank you for forgiveness and the joy that it brings. It is truly refreshing. Lord, lead me in conviction through your Holy Spirit. Help me to see when and from what I need to repent of. Lord, thank you for burdening me to seek after you. I want to know you more. So Lord, pour your Spirit out on me anew. 

In Jesus Name!