Jesus
KNOW HIM TO KNOW YOUR PURPOSE ON EARTH
WHO IS JESUS ?
THIS WAS THE RESPONSE OF SIMON PETER, ONE OF THE DISCIPLES OF JESUS
PETER ANSWERED, "YOU ARE MESSIAH, SON OF THE LIVING GOD"
MATTHEW 16:16
What does the scripture say about Him?
Jesus’ name is the name above all names. He is a star-breathing, storm-calming, miracle-working God and there is none like Him. Yet, He is seated in the right hand of Father representing all mankind interceding on our behalf. He calls us His friends and who knows what we are going through and cares about us. That’s why the Bible also calls Him “Immanuel”, God with us.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life
JOHN 3 : 16
JESUS IS WAITING FOR YOU
Does Jesus look forward for your return into His family?
Yes, He does! How do we know this?
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Often we disqualify ourselves from God’s love because of our history, our failures and our shortcomings. Sin has separated us from God and we can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works.
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In the biblical story of the prodigal son, we can observe how the father was eagerly waiting for his son’s return. As soon as the father saw his son coming from afar, he ran to him, kissed him and welcomed him home with a great celebration and that's the heart of our Heavenly Father.
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So how can we accept what we have not earned? The Bible says that nothing in all of creation can separate us from the Love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. And to accept God’s love is to trust His patient, forgiving and gracious stance towards us. Only He has the power to free us from guilt, shame and condemnation, to give us a life of wholeness. All we have to do is turn to Him.
A NEW BEGINNING
Romans 10:9 says: “If you declare with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”​ Salvation is God’s free gift to us and we become His children. If you are not sure whether you are right with God or you know in fact that you need Jesus in your life, you can choose to follow Him right now by praying a prayer of surrender to Jesus.
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Dear Jesus, I’m praying this prayer because I know that I have sinned and lived life on my terms. I am sorry and I trust that You will forgive me. I accept Your love and grace for me and ask that You would be my Lord. Help me believe in You and love You every day, and help me to show the world what You are like and how great Your love is. In Jesus’ name, amen.
