But Do You Know Jesus?

John 3:16-18 MSG  “This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn’t go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again. Anyone who trusts in him is acquitted; anyone who refuses to trust him has long since been under the death sentence without knowing it. And why? Because of that person’s failure to believe in the one-of-a-kind Son of God when introduced to him.


A few days ago I blogged about going to Niagra Falls, and how I felt overwhelmed by God's power and tender love. I am still smiling about that experience and peek back at my pictures frequently to see the beauty and relive the moments in his majestic presence.

It was so easy to believe in God when you experience him in nature. However, as I praised and prayed this week, I had to wonder how many people believe in God, but do not know his son in a personal relationship. As Christians, our faith is not in God alone. Even satan believes in God, but that will not save his soul. We place our lives in the hands of God's one and only son, Jesus Christ. We are forgiven and made righteous before God because of Jesus' death and resurrection. Jesus is our Savior, our Redeemer and friend.  As we study the scriptures, it is Jesus that shows us the way to the Father. It is also His Spirit within us that convicts and directs us in our lives. We believe in a triune God- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It is through a real relationship with Jesus- talking together, crying together, learning the intimate details of one another, responding to His commands in love- that we work out our salvation.

I'm not sure where you are today in your faith walk, Dear Friend, but belief in God alone is not enough. He longs for you to have a relationship with him through his son, Jesus Christ. If you need encouragement or support, please email us. We would love to pray with you and support you in your journey.

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