Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Transfer Your Membership!

Have you ever had a membership to something and then something better comes along and you transfer?  For example, Have you had a membership to Block Buster video where you go into the store to pick your movies; but Netflix comes out with a better service where they deliver the movies that you pick online straight to your door?  We have all traded teams, memberships our minds to next big thing.  Well I am here to tell you to switch again!  The biggest thing there is can provide all that you need and want beyond your wildest dreams.  This membership has no annual fees, you are never canceled unless you cancel.  Someone is always available to talk with you and help you.  There is even a manuscript for all your questions and concerns.  Don't be fooled with the lust of broken promises and foul gimmicks.  If your searching for the next big thing-start within yourself.

Everyone one of us have a heart!  A heart that God wants.  You have been suffering and going through the motion, its time to transfer your membership today!  The scripture tell us that, "For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander."  (Matt 15:19)  I was once guilty of my heart belonging to other things or people and not God. 

Telling others "God knows my heart" isn't an excuse to stay in your mess.  He knows our hearts but most importantly he wants it.  If you transfer your membership, you will gain peace that passive all understanding.  Over flowing joy and unmerited favor.  You will be blessed and favored as long as your walking with Christ.

In order to transfer your membership is quit simple.

First understand that we are all sinners.  Romans 3:10 proclaims, "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one." The Bible makes it clear that we have all sinned. We are all sinners in need of mercy and forgiveness from God (Titus 3:5-7). Because of our sin, we deserve eternal punishment (Matthew 25:46).  God will provide grace instead of judgment. It is a request for mercy instead of wrath.

Second, know that knowing what God has done to remedy our lost and sinful condition. God took on flesh and became a human being in the Person of Jesus Christ (John 1:1,14). Jesus taught us the truth about God and lived a perfectly righteous and sinless life (John 8:46; 2 Corinthians 5:21). Jesus then died on the cross in our place, taking the punishment that we deserve (Romans 5:8). Jesus rose from the dead to prove His victory over sin, death, and hell (Colossians 2:15; 1 Corinthians chapter 15). Because of all of this, we can have our sins forgiven and be promised an eternal home in Heaven - if we will just place our faith in Jesus Christ. All we have to do is believe that He died in our place and rose from the dead (Romans 10:9-10). We can be saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus Christ alone. Ephesians 2:8 declares, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God."

Finally, declare to God that you are relying on Jesus Christ as your Savior. There are no "magical" words that result in salvation. It is only faith in Jesus' death and resurrection that can save us. If you understand that you are a sinner and in need of salvation through Jesus Christ, say this prayer to God:

"God, I know that I am a sinner. I know that I deserve the consequences of my sin. However, I am trusting in Jesus Christ as my Savior. I believe that His death and resurrection provided for my forgiveness. I trust in Jesus and Jesus alone as my personal Lord and Savior. Thank you Lord, for saving me and forgiving me! Amen!"

Visit and join a bible base church and if you have not been baptize I strongly urge you to do so!   God bless you in your new membership.

1 comment:

Not Lost or blind anymore said...

Hello Cheryl (Forealdoh).

I have been following your writings for a week now and I must say as much as I am loving and enjoying your I'm Just Saying moment. This writing touched me. I wanted to share with you that I now belong to God based on this writing. I found a local church and pastor to further my walk with Christ. Please know that I really do appreciate your gift. I am a friend on your facebook and followed your status. I want to share what God put on me. Thank you again for your honesty and writings about how good God is. God bless you Forealdoh.

PS I Love todays issue of Being Blessed of I'm Just Saying!!!!

Tina