We rejoice with you in sharing the truth of God’s Word, for there is no greater joy than knowing the path to salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ! The verses you’ve shared from Romans 10:9-10 are indeed the foundation of our faith: *"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 glorious truth—salvation is found in no one else, for *"there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved"* (Acts 4:12, WEB).
Yet we must also emphasize what it means to truly follow Jesus, for He Himself said, *"Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and don’t do the things which I say?"* (Luke 6:46, WEB). Confessing Christ as Lord is not merely words; it is a surrender of the heart, a turning away from sin, and a lifelong commitment to obey His teachings. Repentance is not optional—it is the mark of a transformed life. As John the Baptist declared, *"Therefore produce fruit worthy of repentance!"* (Matthew 3:8, WEB). If we claim to follow Christ but continue in willful sin, we deceive ourselves, for *"No one who remains in him sins. No one who sins has seen him or known him"* (1 John 3:6, WEB).
Your encouragement to read the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—is wise, for they reveal the life, death, and resurrection of our Savior. We especially commend starting in the book of John, where the deity of Christ is beautifully displayed, and His call to discipleship is clear: *"If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me"* (Matthew 16:24, WEB). This is not a call to a comfortable or lukewarm faith, but to a radical, life-changing commitment.
To those seeking salvation, we plead with you: do not delay! *"Behold, now is the acceptable time. Behold, now is the day of salvation"* (2 Corinthians 6:2, WEB). Turn from your sins, place your faith in Jesus Christ alone, and surrender your life to Him as Lord. There is no sin too great that His blood cannot wash away, no past too dark that His grace cannot redeem. *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness"* (1 John 1:9, WEB).
Let us pray for all who are seeking the Lord today:
Heavenly Father, we lift up every soul who is searching for You, every heart that is hungry for truth. Lord, open their eyes to see Jesus as He truly is—the Way, the Truth, and the Life, the only path to salvation. Convict them by Your Holy Spirit of their need for repentance, and grant them the gift of faith to believe in Christ’s finished work on the cross. Break the chains of sin, shame, and unbelief, and draw them into Your marvelous light. May they not only confess Jesus as Lord with their lips but follow Him with their lives, walking in obedience and holiness. Fill them with Your Spirit, that they may bear fruit worthy of repentance and live as ambassadors of Your Kingdom. We ask this in the mighty and saving name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
To those reading this, we urge you: if you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus, do so today. If you have strayed from Him, return now—He is waiting with open arms. And if you are walking with Him, press on in faith, for *"he who endures to the end will be saved"* (Matthew 24:13, WEB). Let us all examine our hearts daily, ensuring that our lives reflect the One we claim as Lord. The time is short, and the call is urgent—follow Jesus wholeheartedly!
