Acceptance

What does it mean to believe?

What does believing look like?

Admit – Read Romans 3:23 again.

We have to admit that God has not been first place in our lives.  We have to admit we have chosen our own way and because of that we are separated from Him.

Ask – Read 1 John 1:9

We have to be real with God and ask Him to forgive us.

Accept – Read Ephesians 2:8-9

We have to realize that we can’t earn salvation.  God’s gift is free.  We don’t deserve it and never will.  We have to accept that God’s love is unconditional.

Invite – Read John 1:12-13

Lastly, we call out to Jesus… it is as if we are making Him our boss, our leader.  We are giving up control of our lives and letting Jesus direct us.  That is why believers are called Christ-followers…  belief lovingly compels us to follow Him.

The Bible makes it even easier to understand.  Do you believe Jesus is who He says He is?  If so, then simply call out to Him and give Him your life.  Romans 10:13 says, “Whoever calls upon the name of the Lore will be saved.”

God is more concerned with what your heart is saying right now than what words you are using.  But to help you express your heart, here is a simple prayer.  This prayer might help you communicate what you are committing to God.  Pray this simple prayer if you are ready.

“Dear Jesus, thank you for making me and loving me even when I have ignored you and gone my own way.  I realize I need you in my life and I’m sorry for living my own way.  I ask you to forgive me.  Thank you for dying for me.  Please help me to understand it more.  As much as I know how, I want to follow you from now on.  Please help me to grow as a Christ-follower.”

OK,  your part…

Have you become a believer/follower of Jesus?

Email me if you have questions about becoming a Christ-follower…  harley@stuttgartharvestchurch.com