- As God’s Word says in 1 John 3:13, “Do not be surprised, my brothers, if the world hates you.” The Bible also says in John 15:18, “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.” And then again in Matthew 10:22, “All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.” As Christians, are to live our life for Him, and for the eternal things, not the temporal things, regardless of the apparent and obvious risks that are involved. After all a mighty fortress is our God. He will protect us and guide us if you call upon His name.
- God has called us all to win people over for Christ. It is our duty as followers of Christ to make disciples of all the nations. This includes not only our next door neighbor, people in our schools and workplaces, but also includes those who are overseas and less fortunate than we are. Without the efforts of missionaries many of them would never hear the Gospel, the “good news” of Jesus Christ. Accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior is the most important decision a person can ever make, as He is the only one who can grant eternal life. By accepting the gift of Jesus Christ, acknowledging Him as Lord of your life, confessing your sin, and asking Him to forgive you of that sin, one is accepting the greatest gift that has ever been offered to mankind. That gift is most clearly stated in John 3:16 which says “For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
Jesus has given us an amazing eternal gift that we don't deserve. Jesus lived a sinless life and took on a terrible crucifiction so that we can have a relationship with God and have eternal life. This pretty much amazes me. I lovee my amazing Savior!
