Acts 2:39 "For the promise is unto you, and to you children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call."Peter had just finished preaching a sermon to many of the same people who had just put Jesus to death eight and a half weeks earlier. He preached to them explaining who Jesus is and their need to be saved. Many of his hearers did feel their need for Christ. Their conscience no doubt was smitten for putting Jesus to death and also for their words at His trial. Pilate found no reason to have Jesus put to death. In response, in Matthew 27:25 "Then answered all the people and said, His blood be on us and our children." This terrible curse had to be on the minds of Peter and his hearers when Peter said "This promise is unto you and to your children". There was hope! The curse they called upon themselves and their children would have no power for all who repent and receive forgiveness...As many as the Lord our God shall call.
Do you curse your children, standing in the way of their salvation by anything you do, neglect to do, or by your own sinful example? There is hope. Repent and believe yourself. Then do everything you can to see your children do the same. Show them the love of Christ and a godly example and pray for them.
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