This week we talked about baptism—what it is, why it matters, and why it’s such an important step for followers of Jesus. In Acts 2, we see that when people believed the Gospel, they didn’t wait years to respond—they believed and were baptized as a public and obedient step of devotion to God. Baptism doesn’t save us, but it shows something has already happened inside of us. It is an outward expression of an inward transformation—a way of saying, “My life belongs to Jesus now.”

A new beginning can be so exciting. The thrill and adventure that come along with them. But the adventure of something new also needs an understanding and a plan for what comes next. When we trust in Jesus, we begin a new life— but a new life requires new priorities. In Acts 2, the first believers didn’t just believe differently; they lived differently. They chose devotions that helped them stay deeply connected to God. When we begin a new life with Jesus, EVERYTHING changes. So how do we embrace new devotions to deepen our connection with a personal God?

As we step into a new year, it’s natural to think about change—new habits, new goals, new desires. But Scripture reminds us that lasting change requires more that new years resolutions.

In Acts 2, we see people who encountered the truth about Jesus and were confronted with a powerful question: “What should we do?” Their lives were changed not just because God is able, but because they were willing. This passage shows us that while we don’t control every outcome, we do choose our beliefs, our actions, and our devotions.

Over the next month, we will discover what it means to live fully devoted to Jesus and how a different tomorrow requires different devotions today.