"Times of refreshing," of renewal, of our "spiritual strength," come after repentance; so said Peter to his audience of thousands. When we turn to God in such an attitude, He forgives our sins because of Jesus.
Whether it's the initial salvation experience or a "progressive sanctification" confession, at the heart is repentance towards God. This is what He loves. His response is forgiveness and He refreshes us.
Jesus, was the One chosen and appointed for the Jewish nation and for all Gentiles too. He is the Author of our salvation. He's the Author and Source of our forgiveness and refreshing.
We often have to refresh our computer or other such techie devices. We watch that 'thingy' circle and circle, holding our breath, hoping against hope, that yes, its going to work this time despite a lagging internet connection. "Whoosh!" we let our breath out; it did work! Ah-h-h! We continue our work (or play). To be "refreshed" by God, through Jesus is so much more encompassing and one will never know, until one sets the 'mechanism' to work. Try it.
Return again and again to Him and be refreshed. One day soon He's coming back for us and then we will be unfettered by our sinful nature and its product - sin. I'm looking forward to an eternity of unblemished time of refreshing that no longer needs to be refreshed. It will never, never end.
Look for and cherish such times now. It's certainly, um, refreshing.
~ ERC September 2021 ~
Based on Acts 3:18-21 NIV/Good News
See also, 1 John 1:9
Sing, Times of Refreshing, with Marty Nystrom
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