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Tuesday... Here is the solution to an overwhelming problem.


Tuesday... Here is the solution to an overwhelming problem.

David writes in Psalm 65:2-3 (MSG), "We all arrive at your doorstep sooner or later, loaded with guilt." We do, we surely do. "Our sins too much for us" Is that what you are feeling? He goes on with the solution, "but you get rid of them once and for all."  

Verse 3 in the NLT says, "Though we are overwhelmed by our sins, you forgive them all." The Amplified Bible says, "You forgive them [removing them from Your sight]."

Now that is a great solution for an overwhelming problem, isn't it? 

Over in the NT book of Acts, Peter, one of the Apostles of Jesus shared in 2:36-40, (NLT), " 'So let everyone in Israel know for certain that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, to be both Lord and Messiah!' Peter's words pierced their hearts and they said to him and to the other apostles, 'Brothers, what should we do?' Peter replied, 'Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. This promise to you, to your children, and to those far away - all who have been called by the Lord our God.' Then Peter continued preaching a long time, strongly urging all his listeners, 'Save yourselves from this crooked generation!'" And verse 41 says, "Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day - about 3,000 in all"

And the same message, same opportunity and same solution is for us today. Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

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