The Crossroad of Moving On

Acts 2:36-37
36"Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." 37When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?"

The apostle Peter, who was witness to the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ, addressed a crowd to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. In doing so, the words given to him while preaching "cut to the heart" of the listeners. Cut to the heart actually refers to guilt. It is guilt or knowledge of one's incorrect actions that brings a person to the place remorse. If one doesn't realize the implications or consequences of their actions then guilt will never be part of the equation. Guilt often brings a person to a crossroad. The crossroad is a decision that must be made. The decision usually involves going back and resolving what's happened or to move forward and apply the knowledge that's been shared. But what about forgiveness of the act committed that caused the guilt? In the case of the crowd, Peter told them what was next.  And what came next for them was to acknowledge Christ for who He is. The resolve from guilt today is the same which is to repent and be baptized. But what if you're already baptized? Then you can ask the Lord to forgive you. And He will. As long as you confess to Him and sincerely desire to do what is right in His eyes. If you are still filled with guilt consider that your guilt is self-inflicted. If you do not allow yourself to move on, the enemy has you right where he wants you. As long as you are immobile, then you'll never have peace of mind. The enemy comes to steal, kill and destroy. If you don't move on, then you never grasp what the Lord has for you and you lose hope.