“Save yourselves from this corrupt generation."

Exodus 14; Exodus 16; Acts 2
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Scripture

Acts 2

36 "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ."

37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?"

38 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. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call."

40 With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, "Save yourselves from this corrupt generation." 41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

42 They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles.

44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

Observation

“Save yourselves from this corrupt generation." Peter’s words sure seem right for us today! Our government is on a self-destruct path of corruption. Our country’s leadership is a reflection of the moral condition of our country.

When the people heard Peter’s sermon they cried out, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Peter’s response to them is what our nation should do right now, "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. 39The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call."

Three thousand people were saved that day! They took serious the words of Peter and their lives were forever changed. We need more voices crying out to our generation to repent. The word “repent” means to change direction and we definitely need to change the direction of where our country is heading! It is the most positive word in the dictionary!

When you get frustrated with corrupt political leadership you need to remember that they mirror who we are as a country. There is hope for our country and that hope is wrapped up in one word and in one Person: that one word is “Repent” and the one Person is “Jesus”.

Application

I will point people to Jesus.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, corruption always happens when people turn their backs on You. I pray for revival. I pray that our country would turn from sin and self and turn back to You. I pray that You raise up godly leaders to take our country through these rough times. I pray for our President that You would give Him wisdom and I pray that You help him make decisions based on Your moral values. I pray that You change his heart about abortion.

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