The events of Acts chapter 2 were incredible for all those present. They began to ask questions. They wanted to know what all this meant. Peter’s response is simple: Jesus.
Advent is about God’s love. Jesus’ coming points to the extent to which God would demonstrate His love for His people. Elizabeth asks and important question: why should it be granted to me?
This passage speaks of how we can be filled with the fruit of righteousness. Deep down there is a longing for us to be blameless before God, to have our sins forgiven. This is only accomplished in Christ!
What do you feel when you see the brokenness all around? Do you feel a sense of hopelessness? There is only so much one can do in the face of the pain. But there is one that can do something.
A few weeks ago we were introduced to Jesus as the Son of David. This is how the blind beggar addressed him in Luke 18. Unfortunately, the people of that day often misunderstood what the Messiah was going to do.