Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Scripture

“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Acts 2:21

Reflections

One may read the story of the gift of the Spirit in Acts 2 and be amazed by the mysterious sound of a mighty wind or the miracle of the disciples speaking in unfamiliar languages.  But this manifestation was essentially all about the message.  Jesus came to save sinners.  Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

When the people were gathered in Jerusalem on that day of Pentecost, they had something in common, a hope for a better day.  They were suffering under the oppression of the Romans.  They were suffering the maladies of this life.  They were suffering the brokenness of the human condition.  They looked for a brighter future.

That day has come in the Lord Jesus Christ, for he is the one who has come to rescue us.  His salvation is not based upon whether we’ve lived a “good enough” life. Being saved is not a matter of having to try harder or demonstrate anything.  It is based upon one simple thing, calling on the name of the Lord in faith—for he is the only one who can save us.  It comes as a free gift, a matter of turning our hearts to God and looking to Him as our Savior.

The first followers, filled with the Holy Spirit, went out and proclaimed that message.  We get to do the same through the power of the same Holy Spirit.

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for the gift of salvation freely given.  Help me this day to be a vessel through which your message of love and forgiveness is lived and proclaimed.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: Acts 2:1-21