February 6, 2020 - Many ask, "But how do I ask the Lord for salvation, how can I be saved"? This prayer of king David for his own salvation is a great example of how one can should ask for the salvation of the Lord upon oneself.
"To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. Oh my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me. Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame; they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous."
"Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long."
"Remember your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old. Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O Lord!" (Psalm 25:1-7)
As Jesus died on the cross for the sin of all mankind, once for all, he stands ready to save all mankind.
All who confess that he is Lord and believe that God raised him from the dead, will be saved.
"There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." (Romans 8:1)
"Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." (Romans 10:9)
Many will say, " Oh, it can't be that easy to be saved!" Oh, but yes it is, it is not hard one must first humble oneself, accept that Jesus is Lord of all and ask him, "Jesus, save me!", this he will do.
The hard part is living the life of the saved, separating oneself from the passions and temptations of the devil and his world snd those who scoff at all who would follow the Lord.
"Condemnation is ready for scoffers, and beating for the backs of fools." (Proverbs 19:29)
"Fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm." (Proverbs 19:23)
Oh yes, the saved will have trials and tribulations while on earth, but, for all who persevere the prize waits in heaven, eternal life with Christ Jesus, forever at home with the Lord!
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil." (Proverbs 3:5-7)
"Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way. All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies." (Psalm 25:8-10)
Yes, he leads all who ask of him and teaches them his ways, for those who persevere through the trials and tribulations of the world are all pardoned of all sin, forgiven and cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ.
"For your name's sake, O Lord, pardon my guilt, for it is great." (Psalm 25:11)
Call upon him today and he will answer you and you will know forever the joy and peace that comes in the Lord, you will then be more than his follower, you will be his friend, forever.
"The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant." (Psalm 25:14)
Jesus says to all people for he shows no partiality, he loves without conditions all who accept him as Lord.
"Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him and he with me." (Revelation 3:20)
Will you answer that knock at your heart strings today, will you accept Jesus as your Lord and let him in to your heart that you will know him as your friend, forever? Answer the call today...
