David’s trust in trouble

Psalm 20:1

May the Lord answer you

when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob  protect you.

Psalm 61:3

For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.

Psalm 62:1

Truly my soul finds rest  in God; my salvation comes from him.

Psalm 62:5

Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.

Psalm 63:1

You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you,  in a dry and parched land where there is no water.

Acts 2:41

Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. —

Wow! Wouldn't it be great to see 3,000 added to God's people in church today. Those who accepted Peter's message at Pentecost were baptized and the beginning of the early church started with an incredible bang. Earlier that day, only a small group of Jesus' followers had met to pray just as they had done for several days since Jesus' ascension. As night falls in Jerusalem, the number has jumped to over 3,000!

Acts 2 stands as a hallmark passage showing us the message of salvation, what the response of open hearts will be, and how the Holy Spirit uses this simple message to bring seeking hearts to salvation and community. Why don't you read Acts 2 today? Jot down what Peter says about Jesus. Notice what Peter tells the people to do to be saved. The Gospel is still just as simple, so let's not only st! udy it; let's share it, praying for God to bring revival to our times and to our broken land!

Prayer

. Holy God and comforting Father, please give me eyes to see and a heart to offer loving care to those around me who are grieving. During this special time of year, please use me to be a blessing to those in sorrow. In addition, dear God, help me to also encourage and support the joy of those who are rejoicing around me. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.