32 God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it. 33 Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. 34 For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said,
“‘The Lord said to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand 35 until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.”’
36 “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.”
37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”
38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:32-38
Questions for Reflection:
Would you treat Jesus any differently if you really considered that He is "exalted to the right hand of God who is both Lord and Christ"?
What does it feel like to be "cut to the heart" and how is that necessary to move forward as a disciple of Jesus?
Although this text is convicting it is loaded with "grace gifts from God". Which ones are really important to you today?
Prayer of the Week:
Jesus, I love You! I worship You! I trust You! I give myself over to You today in my heart’s search for life. Restore me in You! Renew me in You and lead me in this time of prayer.
Jesus, I sincerely receive You as my authority, rule and dominion, my everlasting victory against Satan and his kingdom, and my ability to bring Your Kingdom at all times and in every way.
I receive all the work and triumph in Your Ascension through which Satan has been judged and cast down, and all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to You. All authority in the heavens and on this earth has been given to You, Jesus. You are worthy to receive all glory and honor, power and dominion, now and forever.
I take my place now in Your authority and in Your throne through which I have been raised with You to the right hand of the Father and established in Your authority. I give myself to You, to reign with You always. Apply to me all the work and triumph in Your authority and in Your throne; I receive it with thanks, and I give it total claim to my spirit, soul, body, and my heart, mind, and will.
I now bring the authority, rule, and dominion of the Lord Jesus Christ and the full work of Christ over my life today: over my home, my household, my work, over all my kingdom and domain. I bring the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ and the full work of Christ against every evil power coming against me—against every foul spirit, every foul power and device. [You might need to name them—what has been attacking you?] I cut them off in the name of the Lord Jesus. I bind and banish them from me and from my kingdom now, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. I also bring the full work of Christ between me and every person, and I allow only the love of God and only the Spirit of God between us.
Jesus, I love You! I am so excited to live this day in the authority of the name of Jesus!
Amen and Amen
