Reason for Choosing a New Disciple

We have all been renewed by the Blood of Jesus. All will be forgiven, and the slate wiped clean.

15 In those days Peter stood up among the believers (a group numbering about a hundred and twenty) 16 and said, “Brothers and sisters,[d] the Scripture had to be fulfilled in which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through David concerning Judas, who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus. 17 He was one of our number and shared in our ministry.”

18 (With the payment he received for his wickedness, Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong, his body burst open and all his intestines spilled out. 19 Everyone in Jerusalem heard about this, so they called that field in their language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)

20 “For,” said Peter, “it is written in the Book of Psalms:

“‘May his place be deserted;
    let there be no one to dwell in it,’[e]
and,

“‘May another take his place of leadership.’[f]

Thoughts:
We do not dwell on the sins and shortcomings of the past. That is what we have been called to do. No matter what Peter did, the call of Jesus on Peter’s life would not be diminished. He stood among the Believers and said what needed to be said and did what needed to be done.

For us to stand in His great mercy and grace, we cannot trip over what we did yesterday. Whether we feel what we did was good or bad, it cannot be what we stand on. This day is new. This day is fresh. You are as clean as you were the day you were born. God does not see your sin. God sees what Jesus did for you.

New blessings are with you now. It was Jesus that paid for all of our sins and falls, and as such we should walk in that authority. Anything done yesterday must be let go of so that His work can be done today, and His will be expressed through you as a living, walking testimony of His Mercy and Grace.

Think of it like your car. There is a reason your windshield is bigger than your rear view mirror. Look to what is ahead, and focus not on what is behind you. This is the way that God’s Will is acted out through you. You are a minister. Walk in that authority. You have been made new today in your belief and faith. Do not trip in what is behind you. You have been called. Answer! #JesusSaves

Amen
DK