Why Do We Need Jesus?
We were created to know God and have a relationship with Him. But there is a problem: sin separates.
Sin isn't just the terrible things we hear about on the news. It's every time we choose our own way instead of God's way. Every one of us has sinned. None of us has lived a perfect life.
"For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standards." - Romans 3:23
And sin has a consequence:
"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 6:23
That's the bad news.
But it isn't the end of the story.
God didn't wait for us to clean ourselves up or somehow become good enough for Him.
He came after us.
God Made a Way - Jesus
God Loves You More Than You Know
God knew our sin would separate us from Him, so He did something we could never do ourselves.
He sent His Son, Jesus.
''For God loved the world so much that He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16
Jesus lived the life we couldn't live. He was without sin, yet He willingly went to the cross and took the punishment our sin deserved.
"But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners." - Romans 5:8
Jesus died for us - but death didn't win.
Three days later, He rose from the grave.
The cross wasn't the end. Jesus is alive, and because of Him, forgiveness and eternal life are offered to you.
You don't have to earn it. You couldn't earn it. It's a gift.
Are You Ready to Say Yes to Jesus?
If you feel God drawing you toward Jesus right now, don't ignore it.
You don't need perfect words. You don't need to be inside a church. God already knows your heart.
The Bible says that when we turn to Jesus, believe in him, and put our trust in Him, He saves us.
If you're ready to give your life to Jesus, talk to Him right now. You can use your own words, or if you're not sure what to say, you can pray something like this:
Jesus, I know that I have sinned and I need You. I believe You died for me and that You rose from the grave. Please forgive me. I put my faith and trust in You. I give You my life. Be my Lord and Savior, and lead me from this day forward. Thank you for loving me and saving me. Amen.
The prayer itself isn't what saves you. Jesus does. These words are simply a way of expressing your faith in Him.
