Daily Devotional
Do You Have Confidence in Yourself?
“Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, ‘Men and brethren, what shall we do?’ Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
Acts 2:37-38
November 18, 2024
Ponder This
I’ve preached enough to know there are services where there is no conviction. My heart grieves and I wonder, “Lord, is it me? Am I the one that has failed to pray and seek your face?” Have you been in a service when you just couldn’t explain why or how, but the people began to weep or tremble, and you have sensed the Spirit of God moving among you? Don’t just saunter in here and sit down without praying, “Oh, God, send Your convicting power.”
We all need that conviction to move toward repentance. To repent means to change your mind about sin, self, and Jesus.
Maybe you think, “I can’t. I don’t have what it takes to overcome this sin.” You have no confidence in the flesh. So, repentance is also a change of mind about Jesus Christ, about God himself. You’re acknowledging you have no hope in yourself. Instead, you’re saying, “He is my only hope. I put my faith where God has put my sins—upon the Lord Jesus Christ.” And that is a conversion. Repentance and faith are the heads and tails of the same coin. You cannot turn to God without turning from sin.
- Even after conversion, we sin and turn away from God sometimes. When was the last time you repented and turned toward God?
- How has God changed your mind and heart about the way you have seen yourself, Him, and the world around you?
Practice This
Share a testimony with someone about how God has changed you.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
