One of the greatest things that we have in life is
friendship.
Friendships can broken down into three main groups:
∙ Acquaintances - These
are people that you may know only slightly…
∙ Family - These are the people that love you, and you’re always a part of, no matter what…
∙ Close Friends - These
are the people that you do everything with, and share everything with...
When you think of Jesus Christ, what kind of relationship do
you have with Him?
Is He merely an acquaintance? Are you a part of His family? Or
is He your closest friend?
First, if you don’t really know who Jesus Christ is, allow
me to share who He is with you. Jesus
Christ, the Son of God, came to earth with the sole purpose of providing a way
for us to escape the punishment that results because of our sins. The only way to escape the judgment was from a
blood sacrifice. On Calvary, Jesus
Christ was crucified for you, and for me. Through this, He provided a way of
atonement for our sins. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he
gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish,
but have everlasting life.” By doing this, God showed that he loves you!
Second, if you’re not a part of God’s family, you can join
it today! Through the blood of Christ’s sacrifice, we can be completely
forgiven of our sins, and we then join the family of God. How can I join? All
that is required is for you to realize that you have sinned against God, and
that in and of yourself, there’s absolutely nothing that you can do to fix your
relationship with God. Then, you must pray to God and repent of your sins, ask
for forgiveness, and then believe that Jesus Christ is who He says He is – the Son
of God – and that He will do what He said He would do. In Acts 16:31, we read, “Believe
on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved…” It’s truly that simple.
There’s no cost; it’s completely free! Will you join God’s family today?
Third, if you’re already a part of God’s family, is Jesus a
close friend? Is He your best friend? Whenever I am tired, or lonely, or hurting,
I know that I can turn to Jesus Christ and talk to Him about anything. He’s
always there for me… In the book of First Peter, chapter five, we read, “Casting
all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” When things in life
weigh us down and discourage us, we can share them with Christ, and he’ll
sustain us throughout those trials.
So, are you a member of God’s family? If not, will you
join today?
In Christ,
Rob
