Tuesday, 03 December 2013
Word of Hope for Today by Bro. Rolly Custodio
‘I Am Not Ashamed’ (Part-2)
‘I am not ashamed of the gospel...’ Romans 1:16
Today’s Insight
As a follower of Christ you can also say, ‘I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth...’ Our gospel is not education or sophistication, but salvation. It’s not reformation or rehabilitation, but redemption from the penalty and the power of sin. The Bible says, ‘If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new’ (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV). This is not the old car with a new set of plugs, points and a carburettor; it’s a brand new model. Notice the words, ‘To everyone that believeth.’ By placing your trust in Christ you are forgiven from all sin, clothed in Christ’s righteousness, made fully acceptable in God’s sight, and qualified for heaven. You ask, ‘How long does a prayer for salvation have to be?’
The thief on the cross prayed only nine words: ‘…Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom’ (Luke 23:42 NKJV).
The tax collector in the temple prayed only seven words: ‘…God be merciful to me a sinner’ (Luke 18:13 NKJV).
When Peter was sinking in the Sea of Galilee he only had time for three words: ‘…Lord, save me’ (Matthew 14:30 NKJV).
And the good news is—Christ saved them all. You ask, ‘How do I receive this life-changing power?’ By faith! ‘For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. As the Scripture says, “Anyone who trusts in Him will never be put to shame’’’ (Romans 10:10-11 NIV).
Today’s Prayer
Heavenly Father thank you for your Word today. Lord, I come before you with a humble heart. Lord I thank you for your love which is unconditional you died for us while we were still sinners that all of us who have no hope can have a chance now to receive eternal life and enter the Paradise. Lord empowers me to increase my faith because of what you have done in our life. Lord I trust You with all of my heart that you died for us in order to pay in full our sins which we forcefully did and we can’t have power to remove it but only you can take away our sins. Lord strengthens my faith in You that I may share your love and the gospel to others for your glory. In Jesus Name, Amen!
Prayer for Salvation
Lord I admit I am a sinner I repent of all my sins and I receive you into my heart as my personal Lord and Savior Amen. If you mean that prayer above from the bottom of your heart you are now saved. It is God’s Word promise in John 3:16 that if you trust His Son Jesus you will not die but you will have Eternal Life. Welcome to the family of God. In order to grow in your faith with God please do these consistently starting today; 1. Pray always 2. Read your Bible Daily 3. Attend Church Services Regularly 4. Attend Prayer Meeting, Bible Study, Church Seminars and make God first place in your life with your talents and finances 5. Lastly, witness Jesus to others that they may receive Eternal Life also.
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