Repentance

“And now you must repent and turn back to God so that your sins will be removed, and so that times of refreshing will stream from the Lord’s presence. And he will send you Jesus, the Messiah, the appointed one.” Acts‬ ‭3‬:‭19‬-‭20‬ ‭TPT‬‬

These verse were part of Peter’s first sermon after he was baptised in the Holy Spirit. Before being baptised in the Holy Spirit Peter was not able to boldly stand and preach to thousands, however, annointed by the Holy Spirit he was on fire and three thousand people came to believe.

Repentance was something Peter had to experience, he had denied he knew Jesus when Jesus was facing death. Fear was in control. Repentance, therefore was a familiar friend. We see Peter speak out several times in the gospels, but always in the wrong spirit. Here, he was in the Holy Spirit’s control.

We all need the Holy Spirit to guide, correct, empower, teach and comfort. The Holy Spirit gives us the gift of repentance. Repentance is heartfelt and not superficial. Peter’s listeners were convicted in their heart of their sins. It is here we find forgiveness. Amen!