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Acts 2:37-45 The Message

37 Cut to the quick, those who were there listening asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers! Brothers! So now what do we do?”
38-39 Peter said, “Change your life. Turn to God and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, so your sins are forgiven. Receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is targeted to you and your children, but also to all who are far away—whomever, in fact, our Master God invites.”
40 He went on in this vein for a long time, urging them over and over, “Get out while you can; get out of this sick and stupid culture!”
41-42 That day about three thousand took him at his word, were baptized and were signed up. They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers.
43-45 Everyone around was in awe—all those wonders and signs done through the apostles! And all the believers lived in a wonderful harmony, holding everything in common. They sold whatever they owned and pooled their resources so that each person’s need was met.

For Reflection

You have confessed Christianity.  You have dedicated your life to Christ.  Now what? Pray, Study Scripture, Strengthen your commitment through the fellowship of believers, forgive, act kindly, be humble, work for justice, live a righteous life.


Pray

Pray that you will respond to God's love for you and all humankind by your righteous deeds.  Pray so that your life becomes more intimately engaged in God's love.