Living for Jesus
Below are several short articles on how to come to know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and how to grow in your walk with Jesus.
If you would like more resources or information about living for Jesus please contact the church office or one of the pastors.
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Knowing Jesus
God, our Creator, loves us and calls us into a loving relationship with Himself. But our human inclination to do wrong—that is, to sin—separates us from Him. He is holy—set apart—and sin separates us from Him, preventing us from knowing Him in an intimate way. The Bible says, “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).* The Bible also says that “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). One day every action and deed will be brought to account and given its rightful reward or punishment, “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that everyone may receive what is due them for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad” (2 Corinthians 5:10).
But we can escape judgment by putting our trust in Christ, who took on the punishment that we deserve. We can have complete forgiveness for the wrongs we have done in our lives, and be assured of fellowship with God here on earth and for all eternity, by entering into a personal relationship with Christ, by faith. It’s as simple as believing that Jesus is the Son of God, that He came to live on the earth in human form, suffered and then died on a cross for our sins, and was raised again to life again on the third day—and then specifically inviting Him into our lives in a personal way, committing ourselves to His complete rule and Lordship in our lives.
Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). The Bible also says, “To all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12). When we receive Christ, our lives change. We become a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17). We enjoy an intimate relationship with God the Father. We learn to hear His voice, and receive direction for our lives.
Jesus also said, “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with them, and they with me” (Revelation 3:20). When you feel a desire to draw nearer to God or to learn more about Christ, you can “open the door” by asking Christ to be Lord of your life in your own words. If you’re not sure what to say, try this prayer:
“Lord Jesus, I need You. I am sorry for all the wrong things I have done in my life. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life and receive You as my Saviour and Lord. Thank You for forgiving me and giving me eternal life. Take control of every area of my life. Make me the kind of person You want me to be.”
God responds to all who genuinely seek Him in faith. If you have prayed in this way, trust Him to begin to work in your heart and life as He has promised, and to reveal Himself to you.
*All Scriptures NIV
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A Growing Faith
If you have made a commitment to Christ and you desire to grow in your knowledge of God and your understanding of who he is there are a few important life disciplines that will help you along the way.
1. Read God's Word, the Bible
The Bible is God's word to us. In it we have some incredible descriptions of who God is and how God asks us to live. His word to us is not meant to be a burden but to give us life. If you are serious about living for Jesus take time each day to read a portion of the Bible. A good place to start would be in the Gospel of John in the New Testament.
2. Regular time in prayer
Living for Jesus is not simply a process of knowing who God is, it is building a living relationship with Jesus. A great way to spend time with God is through prayer. Prayer does not have to be very fancy as it is meant to be communication with God. Take time each day to talk to God and listen for his leading in your life.
3. Healthy Christian community
If there is one aspect of living for God that is challenging and yet very rewarding it is that the Christian life is meant to be lived out in relationship with others. The scriptures describe the church as a body meant to support and encourage one another. A you begin your life with Christ make sure that you are connected with a healthy loving church
4. Involvement in the work of God
As followers of Christ each of us are called to discover our gifts and abilities and use those to contribute to God's work. This may be serving within the church or in outreach and evangelism or a combination of both. Whatever you do make sure that you are seeking to keep in step with God's leading.
