OzThoughts – Thursday, 4th June, 2009

OzThoughts – Thursday, 4th June, 2009

Today’s portion from the story of the Day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit came with power and the gift of communication to the Disciples, gives the initial reaction of the crowd to the words of Peter.

As you will read, Peter is very clear in his instructions. The crowd knows what is required and over 3,000 did just what Peter had instructed. They turned their lives over and gave them to God.

They formed themselves into a fellowship of believers and that felowshio expressd itself in a number of ways.
Acts 2:37-47 (The Message)
37Cut to the quick, those who were there listening asked Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers! Brothers! So now what do we do?"
38-39Peter 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."
40He 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!"
41-42That 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.
43-45Everyone 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.
46-47They followed a daily discipline of worship in the Temple followed by meals at home, every meal a celebration, exuberant and joyful, as they praised God. People in general liked what they saw. Every day their number grew as God added those who were saved.
[Listen: http://www.salvoaudio.com/audio/music/mus_021.mp3 ]

O spotless Lamb, I come to thee,
From thee no longer can I stay;
Break every chain, now set me free,
Take all my sins away.

Chorus
Take all my sins away,
Take all my sins away;
O spotless Lamb, I come to thee,
Take all my sins away.

My hungry soul cries out for thee,
Come and for ever seal my breast;
To thy dear arms at last I flee,
There only can I rest.

Weary I am of inbred sin,
O wilt thou not my soul release?
Enter and speak me pure within,
Give me thy perfect peace.

I plunge beneath thy precious blood,
My hand in faith takes hold of thee;
Thy promises just now I claim,
Thou art enough for me.
Author: Catherine Booth-Clibborn (1858-1955)
The Salvation Army Song Book: Song Number: 450


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