My Time With Jesus Tuesday

Acceptance

2 Corinthians 5:17, So if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new.

There is some confusion among believers and unbelievers about acceptance by God. Today's verse gives you a hint in the right direction. Acceptance simply means that you believe or come to recognize an opinion or explanation is valid.

Acts 2:21, Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Sounds pretty simple right? Actually it is once you understand what is involved.

John 3:36, Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever disobeys the Son will not see life, but must endure God's Wrath. 

Now we are getting to it. When we come to Jesus, that is the first step. When we take that step, we are accepting God's standard of living for our lives. If we are truly saved we become new in spirit, and our lives change. 

Hebrews 13:8, Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and forever. 

Many people that call themselves Christians, think that lifestyles and rules should be adjusted to fit the times as things are totally different than the world was when Jesus walked the Earth. Not true as this verse says Jesus never changes so His laws never change. His ways are timeless. 

Calling yourself a Christian and not following God's laws, simply means you are deceiving yourself. I have heard some people say things like ”God will accept the way I am”. That my friends is a thought from satan. It Is true God accepts all who ask for forgiveness, and calls on His name for salvation, but there is more.

God will not accept your sinful behavior, or your unchanging Spirit. He cannot. He is God, you are not. He sets the rules, you don't. Jesus died for your sins, because you could not pay for your sins any other way.

It all boils down to this. Ask the Holy Spirit to open your heart and mind to show you where you stand. Jesus is the only way, not your way or my way or anyone else's way. When the Bible says Jesus is the only way it means Jesus is the only way. There is only one truth and that is His truth, so do not be deceived. God bless you and your family. 

Praise The Lord!

Remember Jesus loves you.

Prayer of Salvation.

Lord Jesus, please forgive all of my sins, and come into my heart as my personal savior. I want to serve only you. 

Praise The Lord!  

Amen