Just a Minute . . .

Who would you obey? God told Peter and the other apostles to share Jesus Christ. The religious leaders commanded the apostles NOT to preach about Jesus Christ.

Who would you obey? God or some people telling you to NOT do what God told you to do? It’s easier to answer the question if we keep it to the situation over 2,000 years ago – one where we’re not involved. However, if we slide the question to today and make it all about you and the decisions you make, is the question always so clear cut and easy to answer? Who would you listen to? Would you obey God and love your neighbor as yourself? Or, would you listen to your sinful nature that tells you it’s okay to be mean to your neighbors because they’re a bunch of jerks?

We could pile up a huge list of “listen to God, or listen to your sinful nature or world.” Right alongside that list we could pile up a huge list of times when “I didn’t listen to God – I made the other choice and sinned against him.”

Listen to Peter’s words: “God exalted him [Jesus] to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might give repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.”

Repentance and forgiveness – that’s exactly what sinners like you and I need! Jesus died on a cross. He suffered the punishment for all of your sins. Your debt was paid in full by Jesus. Then, God raised Jesus from the dead. God accepted his sacrifice and declares you not guilty! You are forgiven.

Child of God, who will you obey? Peter and the apostles chose to obey their loving Savior who died for them and forgave them. Listen to and obey your God. He loves you and forgives you.

In HIS awesome service,
Pastor Dennis