Got Jesus?

Do you believe that you are going to heaven?  If you're having trouble answering, there is a real simple way to know for sure!

Simply ask yourself this question:  If you walked outside, and were suddenly hit by a bus, and you found yourself  standing before God and He asked you "Why should I let you into my heaven?"  What would be your answer?  Some of us automatically go to our own behavior, "Well, I've always tried to be good to people, and I've given to charities, (me, me , me), etc., etc.

At this point I would have to hit the buzzer.  The only thing that gets us into heaven is to be covered in the blood of Jesus Christ.  Do you believe he suffered and died on the cross for your sins?

Here's another question:  Let's say you're at Niagara Falls and some fool is walking across the falls on a tightrope. He stops and asks the crowd, "How many here think I can make it to the other side and back?"  Of course the crowd cheers.  And so the tight rope walker makes it to the other side and then comes back pushing a wheelbarrow.  After scanning the crowd, he says, "How many of you think I can make it back to the other side and back with this wheelbarrow?"  Again the crowd shriek's with excitement, that is until he yells out with his hand up in the air, "Can I get a volunteer?"  

Well not many people would want to take that chance, but if you saw Jesus pushing that wheelbarrow, would you get into it?  I did.  I completely trust Him.  He's never left me or forsaken me even when I felt that he had. But it's us that leaves Him.  Sometimes for a long time till He pulls on our hearts telling us to come Home. He never ever leaves us.  Jesus lives within our hearts through the Holy Spirit.  He wants you to let him in.  He's knocking at the door of your heart.

Yes, I know it's scary cuz there are rules and all that, but trust me, I have gotten to know Him pretty well, and He has given me grace beyond understanding.  He's saved me from myself so many times, I can't count them all.  He's also still working on me, which is really cool, watching him change the landscape of my heart and how I love to reach out to others who may be hurting and confused.  All He wants is to free you from the chains that the devil has you all tied up in through your feelings.  Our emotions is usually where the devil attacks us first, and we need to learn to say 'NO' to him, and ask God to calm us, and keep us from sinning. 

John 3:16 says, "For He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life."  

Yes, it's that simple/stupid.  lol.  God doesn't want us confused, He just wants us to open the door and let Him in!  He changed me from the inside out!  He's been working on me a long time, and I can tell you, my life is much better for it.  I have suddenly found contentment no matter what situation I am in, because I've learned to trust God with all the heavy lifting.   

The bible says that we can't do things, or works as the bible calls them, to get into heaven.  Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father but by me."  (John 14:6).  This means our good works are meaningless if we did them with the wrong motive, thinking those works can get us to heaven.  But also, "Faith without works is dead"  (James 2:20), so never stop trying to do good. Just remember who you're doing it for.  Not to get yourself to heaven, but to obey the commands of Jesus.  Believe me, the things you do for others when you're doing it for the right reasons?  It will put you on a mountain top!  You'll have joy from the things you do for others, even if it's just opening a door for someone else, especially the infirmed or elderly.

If you've never given your heart to the Lord, say this simple prayer.  "God, I'm so sorry!  Please forgive me for all of my sins and come into my heart and dwell in me.  Thank you Jesus for what you did for me.  I know I don't deserve it, but I am so grateful.  In Jesus Name, Amen."

Did you say it?  Good for you!  You can say that prayer to re-dedicate yourself to the Lord as well.  I know it sounds weird, but I talk to God all the time like He's right there with me and I have felt His presence, and I humbly submit to you that it is an absolutely mind blowing experience and I am so grateful for those moments in life where He truly shows me I am not alone!  

So have faith and you will suddenly see Him working in you.  But also be on the lookout for the enemy.  "Satan roams about seeking whom he may devour," (1 Peter 5:8), so when you feel the enemy pressing down on you, simply say "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus please save me Lord, Please Help me Lord!"  (Mine is more like, "Jesus, would you please make these satanic helpers go away."  The moment you say the name of Jesus, they run screaming!  (James 2:19).  I can sometimes feel the war going on above our heads.  If you pray for angels to protect you, I tell you with fervent confidence they will come!  You just have to put what you're going through at the foot of the Cross.  "Cast your cares upon Him, for He cares for you."  (1 Peter 5:7).  He loves you and wants to lead you through your life!  "The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy. I have come that they might have life and have it to the full."  (John 10:10).

Jesus thank you for the souls who read this post and see that all along, they were most definitely saved, and their worry was for nothing.  I thank you for the souls who read this and gave their lives to you for the first time or re-dedicated their lives to you!  Please guide them in the way, and help them through their difficulties for you are strong when we are weak!  (2 Corinthians 12:10).  Thank you for my life Lord. Please continue working in me so that when others look at me, they see you.