I had just finished listening to the testimony of a guy who had been down and out, addicted to drugs and alcohol, he lost his job, home and family. His up lifting experience with salvation and Jesus Christ had completely turned his life around. It was inspiring to say the least.
I also found myself thinking, man I am sure glad I never had to go through all of that to find Christ. I was saved when I was 19 and have had a few stumbles along the way but all in all no major tragic life failures. No drugs, no alcohol problem, no jail time, my kid actually likes me. Ok, I blew the marriage but we all seemed to recover from that and lead very nice normal lives.
I sure am one fortunate guy and God has been really good to me. I am truly thankful that I did not need to have one of these cliff hanger life encounters to lead me to Christ.
It also got me thinking. What about the "normal" guy. The unsaved guy or gal who works hard, provides for their family, has never had a major life catastrophe. Alcohol, drugs, sex, infidelity, all of those things that can send life spiraling out of control, are actually under control or so they seem.
But he or she has never had a life changing salvation experience?
What's in this salvation thing for them?
So let's say that's you.
Just a normal person with most of life under control. Why worry about all of this salvation talk..
Let's start with a some basics.
First, in our society we strive to be self sufficient. We don't want to depend on anyone including God. Accepting the fact we may just not have everything under control is tough.
Second, if you are truly a normal person, I'll bet you believe the Bible. Oh, you may have some questions about some of it, but for the most part you believe what's there.
Third, You could be right. At this point in your life help is not what you need. You very well may not need Christ the crutch but you do need Christ the rock.
You may think all of that "sin" stuff doesn't apply to you.
Start with this: Being normal or good does not reconcile you with God.
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
. New Testament Romans 3.23
That is an "all" there. That means all of us are in the same boat.
An anonymous Poet wrote:
Amazing thought! that God in flesh
Would take my place and bear my sin;
That I, a guilty, death-doomed soul,
Eternal life might win! —Anon.
No matter how good things are if you really look down deep it may seem like something is missing. Nothing makes a life, no matter how good or normal it may be, better and more complete than a loving relationship with Christ.
If you have not accepted Christ as your Savior, things may be going pretty good right now, but what arrangements have you made for eternity?
Where would you turn if things suddenly went bad?
Your soul does not end up in the grave or the urn, it lives on. Where will eternity be?
Wouldn't be wonderful to have the peace that passes all understanding in your life?
You can take the first step by praying this simple prayer:
Dear Lord:
I am sorry for my sins. I believe that Jesus died on the cross and rose from the grave on the third day to save me from my sins.
Please forgive me of all my sins and come into my heart and save me.
I accept you now as my savior.
Thank you Lord for saving me today
In Jesus name I pray
Amen.
Don't stop here. Talk to you Pastor, if you don't have one find one.
Don't keep this a secret. Make a public profession of your faith.
If you have found Christ as your personal savior share this with a friend or via Facebook or TWITTER.
May God bless you.......