Eastside Baptist Church, Birmingham
For months, I resisted entering the world of Facebook. My wife was on Facebook; both of my sons were on Facebook; my daughter-in-law was on Facebook; many of my friends were on Facebook. But I was not sure that I wanted to be a part of it.
I finally gave in and am glad that I did. I have reconnected with people from high school, college and seminary and many others whose paths have crossed mine throughout the years. I have found it to be a wonderful tool for staying connected to family and friends.
Looking back, I am not sure why I was so hesitant to become a part of Facebook. I had some interest and would sometimes look at other people’s accounts to see pictures or read messages from someone I knew.
I believe there are many who can relate to my experience in the area of a personal relationship with God. They have family members and friends who know God, and they have some interest themselves but are hesitant to enter into a relationship with Him. Perhaps you are one of those individuals. Let me encourage you to quit resisting. God loves you more than anyone else ever has or will and wants to have a personal relationship with you.
The Bible tells us that there is something in each of our lives hindering a relationship with God. That something is sin. In spite of the sin in our lives, God still loves us and provided a way for us to come to Him. That way is His Son, Jesus Christ, who died for our sins on Calvary’s cross.
Knowing God is not complicated, but there are some steps you must take.
First you must acknowledge that you are a sinner. Second you must believe that God loves you and Jesus died for your sins. Third you must confess you sins to God and ask Him to forgive you and bring you into a right relationship with Him.
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