Etch A Sketch II

Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing might come from the Lord….
- Acts 3:19

As I was thinking about the opportunity that an etch-a-sketch provides to wipe away mistakes, and create a new slate on which to draw, I was reminded of the above words spoken by the apostle Peter in the book of Acts. Having just healed a crippled beggar, crowds began to gather around Peter and John and Peter seized the opportunity to speak about Jesus in whose name (and the faith that comes though Him) the crippled man was healed. Peter shared about Jesus’ history, His position, His purpose and the crowds need for a Saviour. In the midst of sharing about Jesus to this mainly Jewish crowd Peter offers the invitation:

“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins might be wiped out, that times of refreshing might come from the Lord.” (Acts 3:19).

I will leave you with one thought to ponder. Is God offering a similar invitation to you? How will you respond?