“The God of our ancestors raised up Jesus, whom you had murdered by hanging him on a tree. God exalted this man to his right hand as ruler and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.” (Acts 5:30-31)
Every day in the temple and in various homes, they continued teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Messiah (i.e., “God’s anointed King”). (Acts 5:42).
I mentioned yesterday that the heart of the gospel is “Jesus is Lord.”
We see that again in the apostles’ defense before the Sanhedrin and in their daily messages to the people.
But I was thinking about how easy it is for me to follow something else, to let something else reign in my heart.
I don’t think I struggle with jealousy as the priests and Saduccees did. But I do see times I let pride reign in my heart. Times when I know I’m wrong and am slow to admit it.
And I can definitely say there are times that I’m like Ananias and Sapphira, craving the praise and approval of others and struggling with the love of money.
But I don’t want those things reigning in my heart.
I want to yield my heart to my King and let him reign.
More, I want to be sharing with those around me the joy of life under his good reign. (Acts 5:20)
How about you?
Lord Jesus, reign in my heart.