Words of Encouragement
March - 06 - 2005
God made a promise to everyone everywhere. He promised that those who turn their hearts to God and are baptized fully trusting in Jesus as their Lord and Savior will be filled with God's Spirit and will be forgiven of their sins because of the mighty name and gracious work of Jesus Christ. So like the early disciples, let's share this grace so that the world can know that Jesus is not only Lord; he is also Savior and King for all who hear God's call and trust in him.
The Bible reading is from Acts 2:38.
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Let us pray.
Praise to you Almighty and gracious Father. You have given us hope when there was none. You have given us strength when our resolve was gone. You have blessed us with grace and poured your love into our hearts through your Holy Spirit, your gift from above. For your love, grace, forgiveness, salvation, and Spirit we praise you.
In Jesus' name.
Amen.