Lord, to whom shall we go?

Lord, to whom shall we go? 

Spreading God's word and blessings around the world is so awesome!  Each one of us are a chosen child of God.  We've been called by Him by name.  He has gathered us together.

Gather Us In - Marty Haugen

We've each been commissioned by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount to be salt and light to all people in the world.  We are to continue to bring the Gospel to each and every person. Teaching others about the love of God and salvation through Jesus Christ expands the Kingdom of God.  I exist to glorify God with other Christians as a unified body of believers by sharing faith and bringing others to Christ.  For some this is quietly as salt and for others it is like the light, you can’t miss it.

If one falls, he shall be supported by the other. Woe to one who is alone. For when he falls, he has no one to lift him up (Ecclesiastes 4:10 (CPDV)).

We should never let one who has fallen to be alone.  We can be partners to those weak in faith without criticizing their opinions.  “Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters” (Romans 14:1 (NIV)).  Be ready to stand with them and to offer to support that they need. 

Be a person who can be there to help another start his/her walk to Christ.

Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another (Proverbs 27:17 (NASB)).

Be an example to explain to nonbelievers that God demonstrates His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8 (NIV)).  "To reject Jesus Christ is to reject God. And to reject God is to reject the reason for your existence" (MacArthur).  We come to God the Father through Jesus Christ.

John 3: 16 – 18 (NIV) is the most often set of verses to show the price that was paid for our sinful and separated nature.

16For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.

Jesus paid the perfect and ultimate price for a debt He did not owe.  Jesus has taken the penalty for everything we've ever done wrong or will do wrong. He paid for it on the cross.  Jesus Christ performed this act so that we can all have eternal life and life in abundance.

Anyone on God's side listens to God's words. This is why you're not listening - because you're not on God's side (John 8:47 (MSG)).  If you have been separated from God or have a slumbering faith take this moment to open your eyes, ears, and mind to seek God and listen for His word.  With open hands and open arms take this moment to reach out to Him as if reaching out to a long lost friend or relative.  With an open heart embrace the Gospel.

We are saved by grace through faith in Christ Jesus, not from any works that we can boast of.  Don't turn to God only when you need something.  That is the 911 approach.  We need to be in regular daily relationship with God.  Don’t restrict Him to just 90 minutes a week each Sunday.  Turn to Him often, and then He'll already be there when you're in need.  And when you are thankful remember to offer your worship and praise in the good times. 

Lord, to whom shall we go?  You have the words of eternal life.

Jesus is Life - Stephen Curtis Chapman

When you make the decision to trust God more, you will realize that your worries become less.  It is too easy to get wrapped up in the “doing of life” that we miss opportunities to be with Jesus.  When you say “Yes” to God you begin to allow Him to break the chains off of your life.  Whether your faith has been sleeping and inactive or you have never known God, He wants you to return to Him.

The Bible says that if we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.  But if we openly confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Dear God,

I know that I have done wrong in my life and I ask that You forgive me. Lord, I believe that Jesus died on the cross for my sins.

Most merciful God,

I confess that I am captive to sin and cannot free myself.

I have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed,

by what I have done

and by what I have left undone.

I have not loved You with my whole heart;

I have not loved my neighbors as myself.

For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ,

have mercy on me.

Forgive me, renew me, and lead me,

so that I may delight in your will

and walk in Your ways,

to the glory of your holy name.

Amen.

If you prayed this prayer for the first time ever or the first time in a long time you are on your way.  YOU ARE FREE.  To help you grow  I encourage you to find a local church where you can be in fellowship with other Christians.  A church that is alive and full of the Holy Spirit.  As iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another (Proverbs 27:17 (NASB)).  The body of Christ is a community.  Each person helps another on his/her faith walk with Christ.  It takes a community.

I Am Free - Newsboys