God Pointed, God Knew, & God Killed (Acts 2:22-28)

God pointed out Jesus as the Savior with God-moments—miracles, signs and wonders (vs. 22).

Pick a Gospel and list all the amazing things Jesus did, the fulfillment of prophecy, and words of authority Jesus spoke. Go ahead and glance through the headings of Luke. I’ll wait . . .

Oh, you’re back. Pretty amazing stuff, huh? Take a mental inventory of God-moments in your life. Think back as far as you can remember. Got at least one? These moments are God’s pointing you to Jesus as the Savior.

God knew what you’d do (vs. 23). God knows everything. He is bigger than Big Brother.

God knew you’d chose to do bad things, stumble, and sin. We all do it. (Rom. 3:23) He knew beforehand that our sin would kill Jesus. It is amazing that he loved us enough to forgive us ahead of time. (John 3:16, Rev. 13:8)

God not only knew, but he had a plan. He saw a cause worth dying for—that’d be us—then killed death itself. Death couldn’t hold Jesus (vs.24-28). This passage is a quote from David in Psalms 16:18-11. David focused on God, and the sight of God gave him power, fearlessness, gladness, a mouthful of praise, and heart of peace in the midst of circumstances. When we keep our spiritual eyes sets on Jesus, we gain those same things. Death has no hold on one who has hope and full vision of Christ.

Receiving God’s love in our sinful state, and passion to see him gives us a cause worth dying for as well. Some purposes and pursuits carry high costs.

The movie The Last Samurai

portrays a fight to the end for a principle. Compromise was never a question. Discipline and life purpose in the face of death made life worth living. I need that same kind of focus, purpose to give my life for, and I found it in Jesus. Whether in living or in dying, I have purpose. He has “revealed the paths of life to me” (vs.28). And DEATH has no hold on me!

Thank you, Jesus.

Blessings,

Robin