When you get where you're going…
                                                          …where will you be?

We're all headed somewhere, but we must choose our direction carefully. So often, we get sidetracked with our own plans; and before we know it, we're headed the wrong way – away from God. So everybody has to ask himself the question: "If I get where I'm going, where will I be?"

Where are you headed? Are you far from God – wandering without hope? Have you taken a wrong turn and need to get on the right path? God is waiting to help you. All you have to do is call on Him, and He will direct your path – to Him and to heaven.

If you want to have a relationship with Jesus Christ and get on the path to heaven, take these next steps and start heading in the right direction.

Admit Your Sin

First, you must admit that you are a sinner. The Bible says, "There is none righteous, no, not one" (Romans 3:10). "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23).

It is our sin that separates us from God and from fulfilling our deepest needs and longings. Sin is an offense against God that carries a serious penalty. According to Romans 6:23, "The wages of sin is death [eternal separation from the love and mercy of God]."

Abandon Your Efforts

Second, you must abandon any efforts to save yourself. If we could save ourselves, Jesus' death would have been unnecessary!

Even "getting religion" cannot get you to heaven. The Bible says it is "not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His [God's] mercy He saved us" (Titus 3:5). Salvation is by God's grace, "not of works, lest any man should boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9).

Acknowledge Christ's Payment

What you cannot do for yourself, Jesus Christ has done for you! "But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). He died on the cross for you and then rose from the dead to prove that His payment was acceptable to God. But you must acknowledge and believe this fact. "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved" (Acts 16:31).

Accept Christ as Your Savior

Salvation is God's gift to you. "The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23). When someone offers you a priceless gift, the wisest thing you can do is accept it! This very moment, you can receive Christ's gift of salvation by sincerely praying this simple prayer from your heart:

Dear God, I know that I am a sinner. I know that You love me and want to save me. Jesus, I believe You are the Son of God, who died on the cross to pay for my sins. I believe God raised You from the dead. I now turn from my sin and, by faith, receive You as my personal Lord and Savior. Come into my heart, forgive my sins, and save me, Lord Jesus. In Your name I pray, Amen.

Friend, if you will make this your heartfelt prayer, God will save you! And you will be eternally grateful that you know Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and Lord!

Please let us know at Christ-Pointe Ministries of your decision. We would love to rejoice with you and send you some literature to help you get started in your Christian life. 

Christ-Pointe Ministries
110 Adams Ext.
Selmer, TN 38375
 
Phone:  (731) 645-9372
Email:   bcarroll@christpointe.com