HOW DIFFICULT IS IT TO RECEIVE SALVATION FROM THE LORD?

SCRIPTURE:
“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name 
under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”  
(Acts 4:12)

MEDITATION:
We hear the word ‘salvation’ a lot, but unfortunately 
sometimes people seem to make it appear complicated.
When we search God’s Word, we find out that it not complicated at all.
It may be difficult to attain, but it is not due to any difficulty 
in understanding what is expected of those with a desire to be saved.

The first thing we need to realize is that salvation is an act of God.
It is initiated by God, fashioned by God, and sustained by God. 
He chose to provide it for mankind because He loves us and wants us to 
fellowship with Him, not only while we are living now, but also for eternity.

Consequently, He did not want us to have to travel a confusing route 
to get there, or complete a list of tasks in order to earn it.
No, it is a free gift from God 
and our requirement is to believe in His Son, Jesus Christ.
There is no other name by which we can be saved.

What does ‘believe in Jesus Christ’ mean?
It means we believe that He is the Son of God, that He went to the cross 
to be a living sacrifice for our sins, that He died, was buried and three days
later was resurrected, and that He is in Heaven with God at this moment.
The faith that saves the soul is the faith in Christ as the Son of God
- not as a good man or a great man, 
but as the unique Son of the living God! 

ACTION:
Have you expressed your faith in Jesus Christ 
and received salvation from the Lord?
If not, wouldn’t you like to have assurance 
that you will spend eternity in Heaven and not in the lake of fire?

If you want salvation, then schedule a meeting with a pastor 
or bible teacher and talk about it with them.
If you have received salvation already, 
then consider the seriousness of pointing others to the Lord.

Pray,
“Heavenly Father, thank You for Your gift of salvation. Thank You 
Jesus for Your obedience to God, which made salvation possible for 
everyone. It is difficult for me to grasp the depth of Your love for 
mankind and the amount of pain You suffered, so that spending an 
eternity in heaven is a reality for everyone who expresses their faith 
in You. Lord, help me to point others to You. Develop in me a love
and concern for others that is similar to Yours. I believe in You and
worship and praise Your holy name.”