- We are all sinners; we have missed the mark of spiritual perfection God desires for us. God’s Word says, “Everyone has sinned. No one measures up to God’s glory.” (Romans 3:23). What is the result of sin? According to the Bible, “When you sin, the pay you get is death…” (Romans 6:23). When we reject God’s truth we bring His judgment of death upon ourselves.
- Since we can never measure up to God’s standards on our own, God has reached out to us through His Son, Jesus Christ. John 3:16-17 states, “God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son. Anyone who believes in him will not die but will have eternal life. God did not send his Son into the world to judge the world. He sent his Son to save the world through him.” In Romans 5:8 we read, “Here is how God has shown his love for us. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
- Once you have acknowledged your sin and believed that Christ is the solution, you are at a crossroads. You can either reject God’s solution and accept the consequences or respond to God’s invitation to accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. In Romans 6:23 we read, “…God gives you the gift of eternal life because of what Christ Jesus our Lord has done.” Matthew 11:28-30 says, “Come to me all of you who are tired and are carrying heavy loads. I will give you rest. Become my servants and learn from me…serving me is easy, and my load is light.” His invitation is clear. All that remains is a response. What do you need to do to receive God’s gift of rest and eternal life? Just take it! In Revelation 3:20 God says to us, “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If any of you hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with you. And you will eat with me.” Jesus is knocking at the door of your heart at this very moment, seeking entrance into your life. And God’s Word tells us that when we believe in His name and accept him, He gives us the right to become children of God.
- · If you would like to receive Jesus Christ into your heart and life right now, pray the following prayer with a sincere heart: “Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe you died for my sins. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and life. I receive you as my personal Lord and Savior. Thank you for saving me. Amen.”
- If you prayed that prayer and really meant it, Jesus Christ has now taken residence in your heart! Not only that, but He has forgiven you all of your sin. God’s Word says, “If we admit that we have sinned, he will forgive us our sins. He will forgive every wrong thing we have done. He will make us pure.” (1 John 1:9). God also promises, “Anyone who believes in Christ is a new creation. The old is gone! The new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17). Your decision to receive Christ also means that you are now going to Heaven one day. That’s a lot to be thankful for!
- Now that you are a new creation of God, you need to take some practical steps to grow strong spiritually: read the Bible, pray, and go to church. We at Church At Red River would like to hear from you and help you grow in your relationship with Christ.
