In our
society, there is a great emphasis on man's
ability and increasing knowledge.
Unfortunately, this intellectualism has
blurred our eternal vision. We have
substituted information and involvement
where contentment and peace belong. Our
spirituality has melted down to emotional
experiences, creating our own way to heaven,
and everything is acceptable as long as we
don't force it down anyone's throat.
In the book of John, Jesus claimed he was
the only way to get to heaven. "I am the
Way, the Truth, and the Life, and no one
comes to the Father except by Me." (John
14:6) All are welcome, but it must be on His
terms. Not everyone who dies goes to heaven.
Doing good deeds doesn't bring salvation,
nor does being religious. How then, can a
person guarantee eternal life with God?
"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you
shall be saved" (Acts 16:31). To believe
doesn't just mean believe He exists. It
means to completely trust Him, get to know
him, spend time with Him, become like Him.
"Confess your sins and He is faithful and
just to forgive our sins and cleanse us from
all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9).
You might think, "Hey, I'm not that bad a
person, I don't really need to be forgiven"
or "No way can I be forgiven for the things
I have done!". The Bible says that all have
sinned and come short of the glory of God.
ALL. Nobody is so good that they don't need
forgiveness. Nobody is so bad that can't get
forgiveness.
God desires to know you. He sent His son
Jesus Christ to die on the cross to forgive
all the sins of those who would commit their
life to Him. It's a free gift. He's waiting
for you to choose, but He won't force you.
The choice is yours, all you need do is ask.
If you would like to have a personal
relationship with Jesus Christ you must
simply:
1) Turn to God from your own way of living
(repentance)
2) Invite Christ to come into your life and
trust Him to forgive your sins
3) Allow God to direct your life
Receiving Jesus Christ is not just an
emotional experience; nor is it just
agreeing with your mind that Jesus is the
Son of God. It means total trust, an act of
your will. "To all who received Him, He gave
the right to become children of God. All
they needed to do was to trust Him to save
them" (John 1:12). Begin your most important
relationship today!
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May God bless you always!
