Life and teachings of Jesus

Jesus made it very clear that one must be born again. Some people struggle with this concept and identifies it with some “unbiblical charismatic” experience and would rather be comfortable with knowing the Lord in a way that suits their belief system.

Jesus said that “whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life” (vers 16). It is also written that if you believe with your heart and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” [paraphrase].

Is this enough to become a child of God? I believe it is, but it doesn’t stop there. We should confess and repent of our sins and be baptized as believers (Acts 2 v 38). We are also called to practice the truth (vers 21) and finish the race until the end. This walk with God should be done in the light and we should be salt to the earth. There are many responsibilities we as christians have and should always consider the cost of following Jesus.

John said that Jesus should be become more so that we may become less (vers 31). In order for us to receive the Spirit we have to empty ourselves of all our pride and dead works and make room for the Lord’s love and grace to manifest. For some this happens in an instant, as they have testified and for others it’s a process.

There is no right or wrong when coming to the knowledge of the Truth, i.e. when coming to the Light. The Lord will reveal Himself to you and meet you where you are for He knows you inside out. You cannot have an encounter with Jesus and not be changed – Just ask any Muslim, the Lord has appeared to in a dream or a vision. Allow Him to sanctify you and His Spirit to teach you the things of God and through that remove the veil from your eyes.

For those of us who have walked this (winding) road of life and have wandered off slightly from the straight and narrow, my plea is to return to our First Love. God has given us the gift of life, part of Himself, so that we may live as sons and daughters of the King.

Scripture quotations taken from the NASB, Life Application Study Bible, unless stated otherwise. Copyright by The Lockman Foundation”

22/07/2020