Julie
The apostles were made witnesses so that they could share the works and news of Jesus. Because they experienced everything with him they are able to go out and share with others to try and help them see the goodness of God. They are teaching of salvation and forgiveness of sins. They are still being persecuted for it by those that are still stuck in the old ways, but they continue to do the work of Jesus.
Confess our sins makes us blessed and we are surrounded by the steadfast love of God.
Michelle
This division of Jews and Gentiles goes back a long time. It seems that some of the Jews believe those preaching the good news of Jesus and God. But there are some Jews that do not and are jealous of how things are happening. It's interesting that the Jews, who are supposed to be God fearing as well, at least I think that is the case, are so quick to go against those that are coming in the name of God. Although when I think about it, we do have a tendency to dismiss alot of people that claim to be doing things in the name of God. So many have used that as a reason to do bad things, that I think we become untrusting. It's a very brave thing to continue the work that God has called them to do.
The devotional for yesterday's reading says this, and it seems I need to share it. "We can never know how God will answer the prayers of his people. We only know that he tells us to pray about anything and everything. We may feel powerless in ourselves, but when we lift our prayers to God, when we 'pray through' our difficulties, the door is opened for God to step in and do the miraculous." This is so meaningful to me this morning. It's not about what we want or need, it's about opening up to God and allowing him to work in our lives, however he sees fit to do so. I don't think we think about praying in that way.
I think you said this well. Confess your sins and be forgiven, listen to instruction and learn the way you should go. Rejoice in the Lord.
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