Repentance: The Doorway Back to Joy
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Rev. Tetteh-Annor Larbi | February 26 2026 | Acts 3:11-21
KEY VERSE: “Repent therefore. . ., so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,” (Acts 3:19, NKJV)
MESSAGE:
In Acts 3, Peter speaks to the crowd after the lame man is healed at the temple gate. The miracle captures their attention, but Peter points them beyond the sign to the risen Christ. He calls them to repent so that times of refreshing may come from the Lord. Repentance is God’s gracious call to return. It is the pathway into restored fellowship.
To repent is to turn the heart toward God. It is responding to the authority of the risen Lord and aligning our lives under His reign. Peter’s appeal called the people to acknowledge Christ openly and to walk in obedience to Him.
God receives the one who comes with sincerity. He restores the willing heart and renews communion with Himself. Refreshing flows from honest surrender. During Lent, we focus on the state of our hearts and respond to God in confession and faith.
Repentance restores joy because it brings us again into the life-giving presence of the Lord. In returning to Him, we find renewal for the soul and strength for faithful living.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
In this season, come before God with a repentant heart. Examine your life in the light of His Word. Confess sincerely. Align your steps with Christ. Receive His mercy and walk in renewed fellowship with Him.
PRAYER:
Father, lead me in true repentance. Turn my heart fully toward You. Restore my joy and refresh my soul as I walk in renewed fellowship with You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING
DAILY word study: REPENT
The English word repent comes from the Greek word metanoeō, which means “to change one’s mind” or “to turn in a new direction.” It describes an inward shift that leads to a changed life. It is a deliberate turning of the heart toward God.
In Acts 3:19, Peter calls the people to repent in response to the risen Christ. This turning opens the way for “times of refreshing,” a renewal that flows from restored fellowship with the Lord.
Reflect on this:
Where is God calling you to turn today? Repentance is not vague sorrow; it is a clear decision to align your heart and steps with Christ. As you respond sincerely, expect renewal to follow.
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