As we remember the birth of Jesus during Christmas time I am reminded that this is only the beginning of His journey. We are awed by the miracle of His birth and the telling of His life. But, we must also remember the reason for His birth. Just 33 short years after His birth He is sacrificed for our SINS. The magnitude of His death is hard to comprehend for many.
Now, that we have gotten to know each other a little better I am drawn to ask the question- 'If you were to die tonight would you know Jesus Christ as your Savior?' There are many religions in this World but they all come down to the belief in a Higher Power. Christ was born so that He would pay the price for our SINS. If we confess our SINS, acknowledge Christ died on the Cross for us and accept Him into our lives we are promised Eternal Life in Heaven when we die.
If we forsake Him we are promised Eternal Life in Hell when we die.
It is very simple to accept Christ as your Savior. There is no elaborate ceremony that needs to be performed. All you need to do is pray, for example, 'Jesus I confess my SINS before You. I ask for Your forgiveness and to come into my heart and save my soul. Lead me in the path of righteousness and help me to grow in Your love. Thank You for dying on the Cross for my SINS. In Jesus name-AMEN.'
I pray for those that do not have Christ as their Savior that they will come to know Him as I do.
Bless you all this Christmas Season and may the New Year be what you need.
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ANNETTE! I LOVE YOU! You are amazing! It takes a lot of courage to post stuff like this and I can honestly say,Someday I will be in Heaven with you! As one of my favorite songs says,'In Christ Alone will I put my trust.' :)
Merry Christmas Annette!
Yes.
When I started reading your post, I immediately started to think of the Passion of the Christ movie. It is extremely hard to wrap your mind around what he did for us. For everyone! And I'm going to also have to ditto what Megan said. All of it. Heavens gonna be such an amazing place! And another great song just popped into my head, "I Can only Imagine." Because, really, thats all we can do. But it will be so much greater than the greatest things we can ever imagine!
Oh, and Merry Christmas!
Shoot. Jason and I think far too much alike. That was my answer.
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord...plans to give you HOPE and a future."
That hope He gives, and the love He shares with the "least of these" is what makes me smile at the fact that my friends, family, and I will all be in Heaven together someday.
God bless you this Christmas Annette!
Love,
Shanna
My favorite Bible scripture is John 3:16 'For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosever believes should not perish but have Eternal Life.' I will rejoice in seeing my grandparents when I get to Heaven.
Ditto for the other comments to Annette.
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