“What must I do to be saved?”

As the Apostle Paul sat chained in a Macedonian dungeon singing praises to God, a massive earthquake occurred. His shackles miraculously fell off and the prison gates flew wide open. Witnessing this, the terrified jailer cried, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” Paul’s reply was straightforward, yet very explicit: “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved…”
Could it really be that simple? What about all the ritual and penance one must perform to become acceptable in God’s eyes? Not necessary, Jesus says. It’s as simple as believing God’s promise. But what does believing really mean? The Bible is always the starting place when exploring the meaning of belief. Yet few bother to investigate it, much less understand it.
The Bible is true! Proof of this is the hundreds of millions of people worldwide who share the same experience of life-changing transformation—just as depicted in its pages.

From: The Path through the Maze—Answering Life’s Ultimate Question: What Happens After We Die?

Struggles

Beloved, the struggles of this life are temporary. I know and understand the battles you face and the effort you use to overcome them. I realize you live in a fallen world and your trials are real and your flesh is weak. Be patient with yourself. Know that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Don’t let the devil beat you up. Romans 8:1

Abundance

Beloved, you want My blessings, but you don’t want to fully surrender to Me. You want answers, but you don’t want to obey Me. How can I bring you into everything I have for you when you still want your own way? I can only bless you with My blessings when you fully and wholly give Me your entire life. Only then will I release the abundance I have for you.

Words

Beloved, a gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Do not let any harmful or destructive words proceed from your mouth, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may be helpful to those who listen. A soothing tongue is a tree of life. Proverbs 15:1 & 4 Ephesians 4:29

Freedom

Beloved, I have called you to live in freedom. Why do you return to what enslaves you again and again? You are released from that! It is finished! Do not keep lapsing into the very thing that oppresses and limits you. Walk in the privilege, the liberty and power I have given you. Live free in Me.

Only One Way to God

All creation was brought into existence through Jesus Christ. And it was created “for Him.” This is God’s intent for everything we see before us. Since mankind is the zenith of God’s created order, we possess a supreme purpose. What is it exactly? Our reason for existence is to be united with God—to share eternal life with Him. This theme is repeated time and again in the Bible.
     Yet as staggering as God’s promise of eternal life for all mankind is, not everyone will get to share in it. Quite the opposite really; it is reserved for God’s chosen few. Not one of us will ever experience God’s ultimate purpose without first receiving what Jesus has so generously provided. Those who claim that there are many roads to God are flatly mistaken. “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” Jesus Christ claims, “no one comes to the Father but though Me.”

From: The Path through the Maze—Answering Life’s Ultimate Question: What Happens After We Die?

Tempted?

Beloved, are you being tempted or challenged to stray from My truth and My ways? Are you going down a path I have not called you to? Return to Me. Submit to My authority. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to Me and I will draw near to you. James 4:7-8