Read: Acts 4:1-14
There is no other name under heaven given among men by which we
must be saved. Acts
4:12
During a television
interview, a comedian was asked, “What do you intend to say when you meet your
Maker?” The comedian, assuming possible rejection by God and reflecting today’s
mindset, quipped, “I’ll simply ask for a second opinion!”
There
was a time when the opinion of an expert in any field was taken as correct and
final. But today we often seek the advice of many professionals until we find
the one we think is best. This has given us many valuable benefits. But when we
are looking for answers about our eternal destiny, only one opinion matters.
God has the final answer.
In
Acts 4:12, Peter boldly declared that Jesus is the only name given by God
through which we can be saved. We stand condemned before a just and holy God
because of our sin. But the good news is that His love has found a way to save
us. He sent His Son Jesus Christ to take our place of punishment. We need only
to acknowledge our sinfulness, ask for His forgiveness, and trust Him to save
us. There’s simply no other way to heaven than through Jesus and His
sacrificial death on the cross.
What
will you say when you meet your Maker? If you’re unsure, settle it now—for it
will be too late then.
What will you do with Jesus?Neutral you cannot be;Someday your heart will be asking,"What will He do with me?" —Simpson© Renewal 1933 Christian Publications, Inc.
It's foolish to say
"tomorrow" when God says "today."
TODAY'S VERSE
The
name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth... Salvation is found in no one else, for
there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.
Acts
4:12
New
International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT
TODAY'S VERSE...
"Jesus,
there's just something about that name!" The words to the song are right.
Salvation from what is warped and broken in our world is found in no one else.
He is our Savior because he was willing to come to this world, bear our
limitations, shame, and sin, and then triumph over them.
MY PRAYER...
Through
the precious name of Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ, my Lord, I thank and praise
you God, Most High. Your love has given the sacrifice for my sin and your power
has given me the assurance of my resurrection from the dead. Your Son's
willingness to spend a lifetime with us has given me a Great High Priest who
intercedes with empathy for my struggles. His example lets me know of your
great love. Thank You O God, for being so gracious and giving me such a
wonderful Savior. Amen.
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