Friend or foe?

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"Until Jesus becomes our Savior, we are enemies of God.  Although we may be quick to deny that we are against Him, there is no neutral ground.  We have either been reconciled to God through His Son, or we are at odds with Him."  Dr. Charles Stanley

This pretty much sums up where we stand with God, either as His friend or His foe.  Which are you?  Have you been born again?  Have you received Jesus as your Lord and Savior?

If not, why don't you pray right now and ask Him into your heart?  It's about time, no?  

He does not require a long, elaborate, or eloquent prayer from you.  Just a heartfelt plea.  Tell Him that you need a Savior - that you need Him.  Ask Him to come and live inside of you through His Holy Spirit.  Tell Him that you are serious about wanting to get right with Him - no more games, lies, or denial.

Then be at peace!  

And after you pray, don't go by your feelings! You may or may not "feel" any different. Trust, by faith, that it is a done deal.

If you confess your sins, believe that Jesus is the Son of God and the only provision of salvation offered by God the Father, and ask Him into your heart, you are saved!  You are sealed forever with His Holy Spirit and a member of His eternal family and are part of His Kingdom!  Alleluia! 

If you don't own a Bible, buy one.  There are many wonderful, easy-to-understand translations.  Start with the NIV, New International Version, translation.  Find a good Bible study - even during this pandemic, there are many online groups.  Ask the Lord to bring Christians into your life who will help you in your new walk and life with Christ.  

Always test what you hear and read by the Word of God.  The Bible is now your compass and point of reference for all matters of life and truth.  Anyone that speaks in opposition to the Bible is not speaking the truth.  That is why you must read it for yourself.  And once you are born again, you can now understand what the Word says.  What made no sense to you before will now come to life and make perfect sense.  

Read part of the Bible every day!

I pray the Lord bless and keep you and that He give you His grace to stand strong in your new faith now and always!  In Jesus' Name.  Amen!

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