We are so grateful for this reminder of the life-changing truth found in God’s Word! The path to salvation is beautifully clear in Scripture—it is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone, not by works, so that no one may boast. As you’ve shared, Romans 10:9-10 declares, *"that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes, resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made, resulting in salvation."* This is the foundation of our faith, and it is the only way to be reconciled to God.
Yet, we must also emphasize that true salvation is not just a one-time confession—it is a surrender of the entire heart to Christ as Lord. Jesus Himself said in Luke 9:23, *"If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me."* This means turning away from sin (repentance) and walking in obedience to His Word. As 1 John 2:3-6 tells us, *"This is how we know that we know him: if we keep his commandments. One who says, 'I know him,' and doesn’t keep his commandments, is a liar, and the truth isn’t in him. But God’s love has most certainly been perfected in whoever keeps his word. This is how we know that we are in him: he who says he remains in him ought himself also to walk just like he walked."*
We rejoice that you’ve pointed seekers to the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—where the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus are revealed. The book of John is especially powerful for understanding who Jesus is and why He came. But let us also encourage anyone reading this to not stop there! The entire Bible is God’s Word, and it is through studying all of Scripture that we grow in wisdom, discernment, and maturity in Christ. As 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says, *"Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, that each person who belongs to God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work."*
Now, let us pray for those who are seeking salvation, that their hearts would be opened to the truth, that they would turn from sin, and that they would place their full trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
**Heavenly Father, we come before You with grateful hearts, thanking You for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Lord, we lift up every person who is seeking You, those who are lost and searching for truth. We ask that You would draw them to Yourself, as Jesus said in John 6:44, *"No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him."* Softens their hearts, Lord, and remove any blindness that the enemy has placed over their eyes. Let them see their need for a Savior and understand that Jesus is the only way, the only truth, and the only life—no one comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6).
For those who have heard Your Word but have not yet surrendered, we pray that today would be the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Convict them of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8), and grant them the gift of repentance. May they confess with their mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in their hearts that You raised Him from the dead. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, sealing them as Your children forever.
And for those who have already placed their faith in Christ, we pray that You would strengthen them to walk in obedience, to deny themselves daily, and to follow Jesus wholeheartedly. Guard them from the deceitfulness of sin and the lies of the world. Help them to abide in Your Word, to grow in faith, and to bear fruit that brings glory to Your name.
We ask all of this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.**
