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ACCEPTING CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR
UNDERSTANDING ACCEPTING CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR
Many people do not understand the concept of the Holy Trinity. "God is one while being in a Trinity". The explanation of this is that The Father, The Son (Jesus) and The Holy Spirit are all one: The three of them refer to one and only one God, not by person, but by power, will and love. The Son has the same power and will as The Father and The Holy Spirit: That is why they are one God, and the three of them cannot be apart in anyway, they complete each other in everything. This does not mean if you pray to Jesus you are only praying to Him, this way, you are praying to God at once (The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit). The Father and the Holy Spirit sent The Son to pay the price of our sins, by acceptance of the Son, because again, God is one by will, by power and by love. So when we say that God sent Jesus to Earth, we do not mean that God and Jesus are not the same. In the Trinity, they are different, but are one at the same time. Seek God for wisdom, clarity and understanding.
HOW TO ACCEPT JESUS (YESHU/YESHUA) AS YOUR PERSONAL SAVIOR
It all starts with accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Jesus Christ provides a relationship with the Father and eternal life through His death on the cross and resurrection (Rom. 5:10).
Romans 10:9 promises, “If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” If you have not yet begun your personal relationship with God, understand that the One who created you loves you no matter who you are or what you’ve done. He wants you to experience the profound depth of His care.
Therefore, tell God that you are willing to trust Him for salvation.
A PRAYER
Lord Jesus, I ask You to forgive my sins and save me from eternal separation from God. By faith, I accept Your work and death on the cross as sufficient payment for my sins. Thank You for providing the way for me to know You and to have a relationship with my heavenly Father. Through faith in You, I have eternal life. Thank You also for hearing my prayers and loving me unconditionally. Please give me the strength, wisdom, and determination to walk in the center of Your will. In Jesus’ name, amen.
FASTING
Fasting is voluntarily going without food — or any other regularly enjoyed, good gift from God — for the sake of some spiritual purpose.Fasting is for this world, for stretching our hearts to get fresh air beyond the pain and trouble around us. And it is for the battle against the sin and weakness inside us. We express our discontent with our sinful selves and our longing for more of Christ. It’s a temporary measure, for this life and age, to enrich our joy in Jesus and prepare our hearts for the next — for seeing him face to face. When he returns, he will not call a fast, but throw a feast; then all holy abstinence will have served its glorious purpose and be seen by all for the stunning gift it was.
Fasting isn’t merely an act of self-deprivation, but a spiritual discipline for seeking more of God’s fullness. Which means we should have a plan for what positive pursuit to undertake in the time it normally takes to eat. One significant part of fasting is the time it creates for prayer and meditation on God’s word or some act of. Fasting is personal and private between you and God.
STEP 1: Set Your Objective
STEP 2: Make Your Commitment
Pray about the kind of fast you should undertake. Jesus implied that all of His followers should fast (Matthew 6:16-18; 9:14,15) For Him it was a matter of when believers would fast, not if they would do it. Before you fast, decide the following up front:
How long you will fast – one meal, one day, a week, several weeks, forty days (Beginners should start slowly, building up to longer fasts.)
The type of fast God wants you to undertake (such as water only, or water and juices; what kinds of juices you will drink and how often).
What physical or social activities you will restrict.
How much time each day you will devote to prayer and God's Word.
STEP 3: Prepare Yourself Spiritually/Physically
Ask God to help you make a comprehensive list of your sins.
Confess every sin that the Holy Spirit calls to your remembrance and accept God's forgiveness (1 John 1:9).
Seek forgiveness from all whom you have offended, and forgive all who have hurt you (Mark 11:25; Luke 11:4; 17:3,4).
Make restitution as the Holy Spirit leads you.
Ask God to fill you with His Holy Spirit according to His command in Ephesians 5:18 and His promise in 1 John 5:14,15.
Surrender your life fully to Jesus Christ as your Lord and Master; refuse to obey your worldly nature (Romans 12:1,2).
Meditate on the attributes of God, His love, sovereignty, power, wisdom, faithfulness, grace, compassion, and others (Psalm 48:9,10; 103:1-8, 11-13).
Begin your time of fasting and prayer with an expectant heart (Hebrews 11:6).
Do not underestimate spiritual opposition. Satan sometimes intensifies the natural battle between body and spirit (Galatians 5:16,17)
THE ARMOR OF GOD
Spiritual Warfare
Ephesians 6:10-18 King James Version (KJV)
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints
God's children are in constant battle with sin and satan. These are key characteristics to help you battle against spiritual hosts of wickedness. When you put God's righteousness you are clothed in the whole armor of God.
THE ARMOR OF GOD
The belt of truth
The breastplate of righteousness
The shoes of the gospel
The shield of faith
The helmet of salvation
The sword of the spirit.
GREAT READS
A STORY ABOUT COURAGE
David and Goliath
David a Shepherd defeated a giant in single combat. A story where a smaller opponent faces a much bigger, stronger adversary. Goliath mocked God and the Israelites so David volunteered to fight him. David beat Goliath with a sling and stones. Then he used Goliaths sword to chop off his head.This story is about courage and faith; trusting God to defeat the battles we face. The Lord will deliver your enemies into your hands. The battles we face are the Lords be encouraged.
1 Samuel 17:45-52
David said unto the Philistine you come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but i come to you in the name of the Lord Almighty.
A STORY ABOUT TRUST
Joseph's Robe of Many Colors
Was a special gift given to Joseph by his father Jacob. Jacob was a dreamer and he had a dream that one day his father and brothers would serve him. His brothers became jealous and sold him to Egypt to be a slave. They took his coat covered it goats blood and told their father he was killed by animals. Jacob was a dope slave. Pharoahs wife wanted him but he refused to sleep with her so she took his garment he left behind, lied on him and told her husband he assaulted her. Pharoah through him in prison. Pharoah had a dream that know one could interpret but he heard about Joseph's ability to do. He called for Joseph and he interpreted it and went from head in prison to head of Egypt. The dream predicted Egypt would have 7 yrs of a plentiful harvest. Then 7 years of famine. This famine effected his father's land. Jacob sent his sons to Egypt to get food only to face their brother Joseph who was now ruler.
Jacob knew them but they didn't remember him. So he tested their hearts to see if they changed. Once he knew they did he let them know who he was. He didn't seek revenge. He remembered God's promise. Joseph hadnt dealt with his family in nearly 20 years.
When " Trust" is broken restoration is a process. You can forgive them but you have to trust and allow the process to restore the relationship. Family matters. God does everything for a reason.
Genesis 50 19:21
And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?
20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.
21 Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.
A STORY ABOUT FAITH
Job- A Man of Great Faith and Patience
One of the wealthiest men; an upright man of God. Satan insists that he is only righteous and loyal to God because God has blessed him with wealth. Satan challenges God that if he approves him to afflict pain on Job will change and curse God. God allows him to do so but forbids Satan to take Job's life.
Job lost it all; his family, animals, belongings. Job questioned why God let evil people thrive and honest people suffer. Through it all he refused to live in sin. He pleaded to God as one does to a friend. God eventually intervenes restores Jobs health and blesses him with twice as much as before and a long remarkable life.
This story demonstrates how the lord can give it and take it away and bless you more so through your faith. Don't worry, complain or have fear be patient. This story reminds us that we came in this world naked and we will leave the same. Stay humble and content. Don't idolize man made things or people.
Job Chapter 1
A STORY ABOUT A WOMAN OF GOD
Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene the sister of Martha and Lazarus, was a beautiful, vain, and lustful young woman saved from a life of sin by her devotion to Jesus Christ. She was one of his followers and was a witness to his crucifixion, burial, and resurrection.
Mary was believed to be a prostitute who found healing at the feet of Christ.
There was a woman (Mary) who the scribes had brought to Jesus for adultery. Back in the days this was against the laws and if you committed this act you would be stoned. As the people were about to stone her Christ said "he who is without sin let them cast the first stone" causing the people to be convicted by their own conscience. In conclusion we all fall short of perfection and God can turn a mess into a miracle. Be encouraged Queens.
Read John Chapter 8 & Luke Chapter 8
