March 02, 2026 | Come and See - Join the Movement by Byron McWilliams
Day 1: The Power of Jesus' Name
Reading: Acts 3:1-16
Devotional: When Peter healed the lame beggar, he made one thing abundantly clear: "Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk." The power wasn't in Peter's abilities or resources—it was in Jesus alone. Today, we often look to worldly solutions for our spiritual problems: self-help books, social media validation, or material success. But true transformation comes only through Christ. Whatever you're facing today—spiritual drought, guilt, discouragement, or sin—Jesus is the answer. Not a program, not a personality, but the living Savior who has power to heal and restore. Where are you looking for help today? Turn your eyes to Jesus, the true source of life-changing power.
Day 2: Confronting Sin with Grace
Reading: Acts 3:13-15; 2 Timothy 4:1-5
Devotional: Peter didn't sugarcoat the truth. He told the crowd directly: "You delivered Jesus over, you denied Him, you killed the Author of life." This seems harsh by today's standards, but it was the most loving thing Peter could do. True love confronts sin because sin destroys lives. The biblical pattern is clear: reprove, rebuke, exhort, and teach. We live in a time when people want teachers who tickle their ears, but God calls preachers to speak truth. If the Holy Spirit is convicting you of sin today, don't resist or justify it. That conviction is God's mercy reaching toward you. The world may affirm your choices, but only God's Word brings true freedom. Embrace the uncomfortable truth that leads to life rather than the comfortable lie that leads to destruction.
Day 3: Blotted Out by Blood
Reading: Ephesians 1:7; 1 John 1:9; Psalm 51:1-12
Devotional: Ancient parchment could be wiped clean with water because the ink contained no acid. Peter understood that our spiritual cleansing doesn't come from water, but from the blood of Jesus Christ. When you confess your sin and turn to Christ, God takes the parchment of your life—covered with guilt, shame, and failure—and washes it completely clean with Jesus' blood. You become whiter than snow. This isn't just forgiveness that overlooks your sin; it's forgiveness that removes it entirely, as though it never happened. Are you carrying guilt from past sins that Jesus has already forgiven? God doesn't remember what He has blotted out. Stop rehearsing what God has erased. Walk in the freedom of complete forgiveness today.
Day 4: Times of Refreshing
Reading: Acts 3:19-21; Psalm 42:1-11
Devotional: Peter knew what spiritual drought felt like. After denying Jesus three times, he experienced crushing guilt, shame, and separation. But after the resurrection, when Jesus restored him by the Sea of Galilee, Peter experienced overwhelming "times of refreshing" from the presence of the Lord. That's what repentance brings—not just forgiveness, but restoration and joy. You may be in a spiritual drought right now, going through the motions but feeling empty inside. Perhaps you've been harboring unconfessed sin, or you've drifted from close fellowship with God. The solution is simple but profound: repent and turn back. When you do, times of refreshing will come. That indescribable peace, that overwhelming joy, that sense of God's nearness—it's waiting for you on the other side of repentance.
Day 5: Repent Quickly, Sorrowfully, Sincerely
Reading: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11; Psalm 32:1-11
Devotional: True believers are good repenters. They respond immediately to the Holy Spirit's conviction with godly sorrow and complete sincerity. Godly sorrow says, "I grieve because my sin caused pain to Jesus on the cross." Worldly sorrow says, "I'm sorry I got caught." There's a vast difference. When the Holy Spirit convicts you, repent quickly—don't delay or rationalize. Repent sorrowfully—with genuine grief over offending your Savior. Repent sincerely—holding nothing back, with complete honesty before God. This isn't about perfection; it's about direction. It's about turning from sin and running to Jesus. Examine your heart today. Is there unconfessed sin? Is there an area where you've been justifying disobedience because the culture says it's acceptable? God's Word never changes. What He calls sin remains sin regardless of the generation. Turn back today. Jesus is ready to forgive and heal you.
Reflection Questions for the Week:
- What areas of spiritual drought am I experiencing, and am I willing to repent?
- Am I looking to worldly solutions or to Jesus for my deepest needs?
- Do I repent quickly when convicted, or do I rationalize and delay?
- Have I truly experienced the joy of having my sins completely blotted out?
- Is my sorrow over sin godly or worldly?