The Greatest Gift: Accepting Salvation
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to overlook the most precious gift ever offered to humanity: the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. As believers, we are called to not only embrace this gift for ourselves but also to share it with others, for it is a gift that holds eternal significance.
Jesus Christ laid the gift of salvation before the whole world. It’s a gift freely given, but it’s up to each individual to reach out and accept it. It’s heartbreaking to think that many will turn away from this gift, opting instead for a life withou
t Christ and ultimately facing the consequences of their choice.
Imagine waking up in eternity, realizing that the opportunity to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior was missed. The excuses echo in our minds: “I was a good person,” “I had wealth and success,” or “I never thought I needed Jesus.” But being good or wealthy doesn’t secure our place in eternity. Salvation comes only through accepting the work of Jesus on the cross.
Our faith rests on the foundation of Jesus Christ—His death, burial, and resurrection. Without His resurrection, our faith would be in vain. But because He rose from the dead, we have hope. We serve a living God who conquered death, ensuring that we, too, can have eternal life in His presence.
With this assurance, we can face each day without fear. Death is not the end; it’s merely a transition into the presence of our Lord. We can live with confidence, knowing that our eternity is secure in Christ.
So let us not hesitate to accept the gift of salvation and share it with others. It’s the greatest gift we’ll ever receive, and it’s meant to be shared with the world. As we walk through life, let’s remember that death is not the end but merely a passage into the glorious presence of our Savior.
Pastor Dennis Davis