Do You Know Jesus?

There are four occasions when everyone is a Christian – Christmas, Easter, weddings and funerals. Unfortunately, going to church on Christmas or Easter does not make someone a Christian. Neither does getting married in a church.

There is only one way to be a Christian and that is through Jesus.

All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23) We want so badly to believe that our good deeds erase the bad ones but they don’t. They can’t. That is why Jesus went to the Cross.

Not just to erase our sins but to give us victory over them. He came to give us life and life more abundantly. (John 10:10) The same Holy Spirit that rose Jesus from the dead is here to teach you all truth and set you free from your sin but you can’t do it alone.

None of us can.

That’s the point.

We need Jesus and the Holy Spirit to transform us, to change us, to set us free. (John 8:32, 14:16-17, 15:5, Romans 12:2)

Do you believe Jesus went to the Cross for your sins? Do you want Him to set you free?

Have you asked Him – in your own words – to take over your life?

It doesn’t have to be worded a certain way. What is important is that you believe it in your heart. Do you mean it?

On New Year’s Eve, 1996, I got on my knees and said, “Jesus, if You exist, please take over my life.” And He did. And He is amazing and good and loving and the best thing that’s ever happened to me and I am hopelessly and totally in love with Him.

What about you?