COUNTING THE COST?

Part 1

 

Many have come to salvation through Jesus Christ without counting the cost or considering the changes that would take place in their lives. Because of this, they have walked away from Christianity discouraged and disappointed.

Salvation is responding to God’s invitation to accept His grace and, therefore, coming into a right relationship with Him through Jesus Christ. It is having a personal relationship with the living God, giving your life over completely to His direction and living in obedience to His Word and Holy Spirit.

The Bible tells us, for by grace are you saved, through faith; and that is not of yourself: it is the gift of God. It is not works, so you cannot boast.

The word grace means unmerited favor toward those who deserve God’s wrath….God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense. God’s grace is available for anyone. It does not matter what you have done or who you are.            

Jesus said  “I am the Way, I am the Truth, I am the Life, no man comes to the Father but through me.”  This is the only way you can have eternal life. This is the only way to God.

God has chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love.

Can you understand this? God commendeth his love toward you, in that, while you were still a sinner, Christ died for you.  Do you understand how special you are?

When God’s grace touches your life and salvation is accepted, there is a new relationship between you and God. When Christ called you to follow Him, it was not to be a blind following. He called you to be His disciple. To be a disciple means to follow another’s doctrine not only to learn, but also to become attached to one’s teacher in their teaching as well their conduct.

What about you, are you truly saved? Are you living the life?

Father, I want to confess my sins to you.  I need you as my Lord and Savior.  I have lived my life my way.  Take my life and shape it into the image of your son, Jesus Christ.

In Jesus’ name.  

Ephesians 2:8-10  /  Ephesians 1:4   Romans 5:8  / John 14:6

May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.