The Savior Jesus

June 24

(Acts 13:23-26 NIV) ““From this man's descendants God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as he promised. {24} Before the coming of Jesus, John preached repentance and baptism to all the people of Israel. {25} As John was completing his work, he said: 'Who do you think I am? I am not that one. No, but he is coming after me, whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.' {26} "Brothers, children of Abraham, and you God-fearing Gentiles, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.””

(Luke 2:11 NIV) “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.”

(Matthew 4:17 NIV) ““From that time on Jesus began to preach, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.””

(Acts 2:38 NIV) ““Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.””

God has sent us a Savior -- the Savior Jesus. God’s grace-filled salvation message came to Earth in person as angels declared, “Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you.” John preached that Christ was coming and that people should repent and be baptized. When Jesus came, He too called people to repentance. And after Christ’s resurrection, Peter preached repentance unto salvation, calling people to turn to God and be baptized. The gospel message is consistent. God sent us a Savior. We are not worthy to untie the sandals of this Savior, yet He declared with His life that we are worth being saved. The gift of salvation has been sent to the children of Abraham and all God-fearing Gentiles. How can we not accept such a spectacular gift of love from our Creator? Believe, repent, and receive the Savior Jesus. -- Friar Tuck’s Word of the Day