THE SALVATION OF YOUR SOUL

According to prophecy, the end of the 'age of grace' is at hand. Nothing is more important than acknowledging the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior before He comes back to claim His own. 

The purpose of today's devotional is to present the Gospel message to those who have not come to the foot of the cross ... and to you who already believe, an encouraging reminder that your faith is built on a firm foundation.  

The plan of salvation is the step-by-step unveiling of ...
1. your spiritual condition before a holy God

2. the redemptive act that took place on Calvary's cross
3. how that precious gift is personally received

Shut the world out for a moment and allow the Word to minister these truths to your heart and mind ... 

Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Confessing that you are indeed a sinner allows feelings of remorse to rise to the surface. 

Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. The 'penalty' you deserve for sin and the good news of a 'gift' are both revealed.

Ephesians 2:8,9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. Grace is noted, faith is noted, and one's inability to earn the gift is revealed. It is not a religion nor a denomination, it is only found in Jesus Christ.

Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Even in our sinful state, divine love was extended ... revealing God's true nature.

John 3:16,17 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. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved. God's plan was put in motion ... the promise of redemption through faith in Christ. 

You may find that reading these passages stirs something within. It is Jesus knocking at your heart's door. He is lovingly beckoning you to come ...

Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 

It's time to lay your burden down ...

2 Corinthians 6:2 Behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.

So ... what must I do to be saved? Simply believe. 

Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.  

Express your faith by praying to the One who welcomes you with open arms ... 

Lord, forgive me. I know that I am lost in sin and that I cannot save myself. I believe that you are the only begotten Son of God, that you bore my iniquity on Calvary's cross, and that the grave could not hold you. By faith, I receive the gift of salvation and surrender my life to your Lordship. 

Eternal security is yours now. These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. 1 John 5:13

Study the Word of God. Grow in your knowledge of Christ. Walk by faith and not by sight. Pray often.