HOW DO I KNOW GOD?
Like most, you have probably heard something about God and his Son, Jesus at some point in your life. Your mom may call Him "Savior", you've heard the preacher on TV call Him "King of kings", some consider Him a prophet, and others say He was a great teacher. Well, with all that has been said, it comes done to one question: Who do you say Jesus is?
It may seem like a huge or even rhetorical question. However, may I suggest to you that God is not a stranger to you. Deep down inside of your heart, you have heard His voice before.
When you were afraid and alone, with no one to turn to for help, you heard…"All is going to be okay, don't be afraid"...that was God!
When you were sick in the hospital and the doctors offered no hope, you sensed a power to fight for your life...that was God!
When you did wrong to someone and instead of retaliation, they forgave you...that was God!
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)
God Loves You! And He is constantly telling you how much He loves you in your everyday experiences. However, God desires that you recognize Him for who He really is to YOU!
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23)
Without question, we have all done wrong and felt shameful because of it. The good news is, God is not mad at you!! He knows all the wrong that has been done and the pain and shame that we experience and have caused. God is ready and willing to forgive you and make all things new in your life.
"But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name" (John 1:12)
You too can be a Child of God! Receive His gift of new life in His Son Jesus Christ. Acknowledge God as the One who loves you unconditionally, the One who gives you a better way of living, the One who removes all your shame and guilt. Pray this prayer and watch God come alive in your life:
"Father God, It's me, ____(your name here)_____ I know that I have broken your laws and done what I've wanted to do. I now see according to your word, that my sin has separated me from you. I am truly sorry. I choose to turn my life over to you. Father God, I choose to acknowledge and accept the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. Thank you Jesus, for giving your life for me. I surrender my life to you. I ask that the blood you shed would take away all of my sins today. Thank you for forgiving me. Father, I believe that your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this second forward. Dear God in heaven, I thank you for your Holy Spirit coming to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen."
Welcome to God's family! Now, when you hear God, you can respond to His Voice and Walk with Him. Be sure to email us at knowinggod@pastorterry.com and let us know of your decision!
REMINDER: Essentials for every human being:
- Receive the gift of salvation through Christ alone
- Receive the fullness and power or the Holy Spirit
- Fulfill all righteousness including Water Baptism
- Enter into a healthy discipleship environment i.e., a God-fearing local church
- On a daily basis, develop an intimate relationship with the Living God through worship and intercession.
You can do it!