Missing Out on a BIG THING?

Acts 2:36-41

On the day of Pentecost, Peter said to the Jewish people,

"Let the whole house of Israel know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified." Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and they asked Peter and the other Apostles, "What are we to do, my brothers?" Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is made to you and to your children and to all those far off, whomever the Lord our God will call." He testified with many other arguments, and was exhorting them, "Save yourselves from this corrupt generation." Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand persons were added that day.

Sometimes I think I feel like one of those people here that didn't believe in Jesus when he was alive and preaching. Major face-plant into palm feeling stupid. The thing is though I also see this verse as rather inspiring. It's never too late. You can always repent and follow Jesus. Even if you have wandered off the path you can always come back Jesus is always waiting for you. Peter here isn't saying, "Whoops sorry for you guess you're going to hell", no he's saying, "It's not too late. Come on in. We love you."

It reminds me of a time when I was reflecting on music that I had made in the past. I was listening and though, "Oh my, what was I thinking. I mixed this horribly" (I'm a DIY type of guy). I had an urge to pull the files up and remix and master. I started to and the further I went the more I found to fix. I just had to stop and let it be. I used it as a learning moment to not make the same mistakes again. That's what I love about Jesus. He is always there for me in the now. He doesn't necessarily care what I did in the past. He wants me to repent and do better in the now, at least that's how I see it. So I move forward not only trying to be the best artist I can be, but also more importantly being the best me I can be by following his teachings and his ways.

Jesus,

I know I can be pretty silly sometimes, most of the time I can be down right stupid. Please forgive me. I know that you are always trying to talk to me through everyday events in my life. I'm better at hearing you, but I don't always get the translation right. I know this means I just need to spend more time listening. Please forgive me of my sins. Help me to be a better man. Help me to love and help others the way YOU want me to. Help me to see when I am to just shut-up and listen too. Help me to leave the past in the past and to make a better today with you as my focus. I love you so much Jesus. Life is so much better with you.

In Jesus Christ's name I pray,

Amen