Welcome to your new life in Christ!

Did you recently give your life to Jesus Christ? By this i mean did you repent of your sins and invite Jesus into your life to be your personal Lord and Saviour? If your answer is yes, then you are now saved...you are born again. By this, i mean you are now a child of God, you have become the righteousness of God by your faith in the finished work of Jesus on the cross of Calvary. Your feet are now set on the path that leads to eternal life as John 3:16 states: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” I truly believe this is the most fulfilling decision that anyone could ever make in life. Knowing that you not only have received God's grace to live an abundant life on earth, but that you will reign with Jesus in heaven when this earthly life is over should evoke feelings of great joy in your heart.
I'd like to say that you've now officially become a Christian. In Christ, old things have passed away...you are a new creation as the word of God states in 2Corinthians 5:17. Nobody can hold your past against you! By reason of the shed blood of Jesus which cleansed you from all unrighteousness, you are a whole new person. You've been redeemed and reconciled to God. Praise God!

Having said all this, you should know that being born-again is not just about making heaven. It is also about having a personal relationship with God on earth. It’s about placing God first in your life. If you accepted Christ in the privacy of your own home perhaps after listening to a pastor preach on television, then you must find a good Bible believing church where you can hear the word of God taught regularly. Also, fellowshipping with other believers is a good way to sharpen your spiritual life...there's great power in numbers. You must also make out time everyday to have private sessions with God. Praying, worshiping and studying your Bible regularly on your own should never be overlooked. Know this, that because you have Jesus, you have direct access to God. You can pray to Him personally, in your own voice...in your own way. God has now become your father, and you can talk to Him just like you would your earthly father.

Cultivate the habit of meditating regularly on God's word. The more you do this, the more you'll begin to transform your way of thinking. God's word is there to guide and direct us in those moments of confusion. If you’ve not read much of the Bible, it may help to start with the four gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John where you can get a better understanding of the life and ministry of Jesus. What better way to understand what being a Christian entails, if not by reading the teachings of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Living a Christ-centered life may seem so tasking at this early stage of your journey, but His grace is there to help you through it. Don't forget the Holy Spirit...who is your helper, counselor and your teacher. Infact you should pray to receive the Holy Spirit into your heart as well, and you can call on Him anytime the need arises.

Welcome to your new life in Christ!