Know Jesus
Do You Know Jesus?
The Cross Road Quartet recorded a song by Rodney Griffin that compares a life without Jesus to one in which Jesus reigns as King.
WITHOUT JESUS
Rodney Griffin-Songs Of Greater Vision/BMI
Without Jesus, my song’s an empty melody
Without Jesus, my life’s a hopeless cause
Without Jesus, I dare not face eternity
So helpless and lost, with no way to cross without Jesus
The one that I serve, He gives me worth
The only reason I have to boast
For when He determined to rescue me
He had to reach way down low
So every breath that I breathe and every note that I sing
Are only because of this Risen King
Without Him in my life, I’d have nothing that you desire
But with Jesus I have everything
A personal relationship with Jesus can make all the difference in your life. How can you know Him? Here are some things you should consider :
That you are a sinner
The Bible says “For all have sinned; all fall short of God’s glorious standard.” - Romans 3:23 This is a problem for us, because God’s punishment for sin is death-not just physical death, but a spiritual death which will cause separation from God and His kingdom for eternity.
That God loves you very much
The Bible says “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 Even though you are separated from God because of your sin, God made a way for you to come back to Him. And, He is offering this salvation to you as a free gift. All you have to do is receive it.
That Jesus died in your place
Why Jesus died in your place, how He rose from the dead and went to be with God for all eternity might be difficult for you to understand. But if you can trust that the Bible is true, even if you don’t fully understand all that it says, you can receive God’s gift of eternal life. The Bible says “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved.”-Acts 16:31
God’s gift is available to you… are you ready?
The Bible says “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”-Rom 10:13 If you will trust that Jesus died for your sins, you can pray to invite Jesus into your life. If you’re not sure what to say, try this:
Dear Jesus, I don’t fully understand how you could love and care for me, but I know that I’m a sinner and I believe and accept that your Son, Jesus, died on a cross, in my place, for my sins. Come into my life, forgive my sins, and make me a new person. Amen
Go and tell somebody!
If you have invited Jesus into your life, you have a personal relationship with God through Him. No matter what situations you may be facing, you now have a friend that is always just a prayer away. He wants your life to be complete and full of peace, joy and contentment. More than that, you can now be assured that when you pass from this world, you will be ushered into the presence of God for all eternity. This is a defining moment in your life… get excited… go and tell somebody what God has done for you today.
What’s next?
Your journey with Jesus has just begun and there is so much to learn and be excited about. We suggest that you find a good, Bible believing church in your area and attend their Bible study programs and worship services. Get to know and fellowship with other Christians. They will be a great source of strength and encouragement as you embark upon this new phase in your life. Every day, read God’s Word and share your joys and concerns with Him in prayer. He cares about you… personally… by name!