LOST SHEEP
Although we have come to know Jesus as the Good Shepherd and seek to follow Him and depend on Him for all of our needs, there are many others who do not know Him and are lost, without protection or direction for their lives. Matthew records the heart of Jesus for the lost; . Matthew 9:36
Do you feel harassed by the enemy to the point of helplessness, "like a sheep without a shepherd?" There was point in my life, when I felt this way. One of the many things I do not miss from my life before Christ is that overwhelming feeling of despair and anxiety. I would constantly worry about everything. I felt as if I had no one to trust but myself. It was a great reward for me to be able to "cast my cares" upon someone Who cares for me. Even now, when I find myself feeling overwhelmed, I remind myself of what I have in Christ, a Shepherd who looks after His sheep to provide and care for them.
You can have the same peace in knowing that you have a Shepherd who will provide and care for you. God loves you so much that He gave His only begotten Son to die for your sins, so that once you believe in Him, you will not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16. God has a plan for your life. He wants you to have not only eternal life but an abundant life here on earth. A life full of peace and joy which comes from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. John 10:10.
But, because of your sin, you are separated from God. Romans 3:23. The penalty for your sin is death. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ. Romans 6:23. However, Jesus paid the penalty for your sin and died for you in your place. Romans 5:8.
If you would repent of your sin, confess and trust Jesus as Lord and Savior, you will be saved from your sins. For whoever call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Romans 10:13. You will need to confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead and you shall be saved. Romans 10:9,10.
How to Receive a New Life in Christ
1. Believe in Him and receive Him as Saviour and Lord
2. Establish a relationship with Him. (A regular time of prayer and Bible reading is vital.)
3. Christ works through His Spirit to replace our bad habits with His good qualities.
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