Acts 2:36 “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.”
In verse 38, Peter tells the crowd they must repent and be baptized. Commentary discusses the fact that when a person repents that to return God is implied because one cannot repent without turning from sin and toward God.
Acts 2:37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”
I like the idea that these two concepts, repenting and return, are interwoven. I also like the idea that the stem re, which means again, indicates that this repenting and returning is a continuing process, something we do again and again, a course correction if you will.
Acts 2:38 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.
Lord, Help me to root myself in You, to abide in You, to return to Your feet again and again and again. Being Your follower isn’t a one and done. It is a daily decision. I choose You, Lord, today and every day. Help me to walk in Your ways and shine Your light. Amen.
Acts 2:39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”
Have a blessed day.