“So, all the people of Israel should know this for certain: God has made Jesus to be Lord and Messiah. He is the man you nailed to the cross!” When the people heard this, they felt very, very sorry. They asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” Peter said to them, “Change your hearts and lives and be baptized, each one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ. Then God will forgive your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:36-38 ERV
Peter declares that God has made Jesus both Lord and Christ; the people are called to repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins. When Peter says God made Jesus both Lord and Christ, he points to Jesus’ authority and God’s anointing. That means Jesus is not only Savior but the rightful ruler of our lives. Repentance is the heart’s honest turn away from what separates us from God; baptism is the outward sign of that inward change. Together they mark the beginning of a life lived under Jesus’ loving rule. Remember: God’s action in raising and exalting Jesus invites us into forgiveness, new life, and the gift of the Spirit. Let that truth shape how you live today, surrendering control, trusting Jesus’ lordship, and walking in the freedom of forgiven life.
Lord Jesus, You, are my dear, blessed Lord and Christ. I repent of the ways I have turned from You. Thank You and praise You for forgiveness and new life. Help me to live under Your loving rule, guided by Your Spirit, and to show Your grace to others. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Your Mighty Precious Name Amen.
