Times of Refreshing

Exodus 17-20; Acts 3 

“’Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, and that he may send the Christ, who has been appointed for you – even Jesus. He must remain in heaven until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets.’”

Acts 3:19-21

Repentance of our sins with humbleness before the Lord brings times of refreshing and renewal in the presence of the Lord. Our sin is a barrier to communion with God. Through the sacrifice of Jesus, God has made a way to draw near to him. God called the Israelites at Mount Sinai to consecrate themselves before the Lord so his presence could descend on the mountain. This became was a pattern that was followed for centuries in both the Tabernacle and the Temple. 

As those who desire times of refreshing in the Church today, are we calling each other to repentance, or are we praying for renewal without understanding the ways of God?

Peter was preaching about the return of Christ in one of his first sermons after the ascension.

Are we living consecrated lives with expectation of Christ’s second coming?

This is the DNA of the early Church that Jesus is restoring in these last days.

“Lord Jesus, I await your second coming. I offer my life to you as a living sacrifice. Thank you for your sacrifice so I can commune with the Father now.”