ARE YOU A PART

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”

Ephesians 2:8, 9

King James Version

Bill and Gloria Gaither wrote one of my favorite hymns “The Family Of God”.  I love the words in this beautiful hymn.  “I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God- I've been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood! Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod, For I'm part of the family, the family of God.”

Several years ago, I heard a pastor say “I preached for many years but I wasn’t saved until the day I asked God to forgive me for my sins and asked Jesus into my heart”.  It doesn’t matter if we preach, if we sing, if we play the piano or organ or if we teach Sunday school, if the blood of Jesus hasn’t been applied to our heart for the forgiveness of our sins, we are not saved and we are not on our way to Heaven.

Are you a part of the family of God?  It doesn’t matter if you live in a big home, drive an expensive car, have a lot of money, or belong to a country club, if you haven’t asked God to forgive you for your sins and invited Jesus into your heart to be your personal Saviour, you will not go to Heaven.  Your family and friends can’t do it for you.  Salvation is personal between you and Jesus.

Heavenly Father, I pray for every man, for every woman, for every boy and girl who has not confessed their sins and invited Jesus into their heart.  Please soften their heart so they will say “yes” to Jesus before it is too late.  There are many people who are lonely and feel like nobody cares about them.  Please comfort and encourage them as You have done for me so many times.  Thank You, dear Father, for giving me the privilege of serving Your beloved Son.  I love You so much.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

June 28, 2019