Repent and Refresh

 오늘의 말씀

 

사도행전 3:17-21 (쉬운성경, NASB)

 

17. 형제 여러분, 저는 여러분들이 여러분의 지도자들처럼 예수님이 어떤 분이신지 잘 알지 못하여 이런 일을 행했다는 것을 압니다.

"And now, brethren, I know that you acted in ignorance, just as your rulers did also.

 

18. 하지만 하나님께서는 모든 예언자들을 통해 그리스도께서 고난을 당하실 것이라고 미리 말씀하셨던 것을 이렇게 이루셨습니다, 

"But the things which God announced beforehand by the month of all the prophets, that His Christ would suffer, He has thus fulfilled.

 

19. 그러므로 여러분은 회개하고 하나님께로 돌아 오십시오. 그리하면 여러분의 죄는 씻음받을 것입니다. 

 "Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord;     

 

20. 주님께서 주시는 새로운 때가 올 것입니다. 또 주님께서 여러분을 위해 미리 정하신 그리스도 예수를 보내 주실 것입니다.

 and that He may send Jesus, the Christ appointed for you,

 

21. 예수님은 하나님께서 오래 전부터 그의 거룩한 예언자들을 통해 약속하신 대로, 모든 것을 원래의 모습대로 회복시킬 때까지 하늘에 머물러 계셔야만 합니다. 

 whom heaven must receive until the period of restoration of all things about which God spoke by the mouth of His Holy prophets from ancient time.

 

 

 CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING is one of modern life's great blessings. In Colorado, however, we seldom need it. Summer temperatures may hit ninety during the day, but nights usually cool down into the sixties. on those rare nights when the air stays warm and heavy, though, after I whine about needing central air, I avail myself to the next best thing: a cool shower just before bed. It's downright refreshing to wash away the dirt and sweat, and just let the water do its job. Likewise, when we repent and turn to God (yes, I've had to confess coveting central air), He brings refreshment into our lives.We feel clean and new, energized even. Our desires turn 180 degrees from living bogged down by our fears (What if I lose my job? Should I marry this guy? Do I have enough money to retire?) and desires (If I can just get that promotion . . . If only she says yes . . . If I can make just a little more money . . .) to living in the light and warmth of God's perfect plan for us ("My God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus" [Phil. 4:19]). Central air is a luxury, but living in the center of God's will is a necessity!

 

Mary McNeil

 

What stands between you and God's refreshment?

Repent and receive!

 

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