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My Journey to Life - Daily Study Guide

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Q12. How do I accept Jesus?

Picture: Q12. How do I accept Jesus? JTLD 146.1

The first step is to recognize that you can’t save yourself. The Bible says that all have sinned (Romans 3:23) and that the wages or result of sin is death (Romans 6:23). That’s pretty bad news. JTLD 146.2

But there’s hope for every one of us! The rest of Romans 6:23 reads, “But the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Our salvation is a gift from God that He extends to us. We can never earn it by our own good works. Jesus took the death that should have been ours, and if we accept Jesus as our Messiah and Lord of our life, we have eternal life (John 3:16). JTLD 146.3

To be justified means “made right with God.” When we accept Jesus as our Savior and ask Him to forgive our sins, He gives us peace. He credits us with His righteousness. By faith in Him, His goodness becomes our goodness. He changes our hearts as we meditate about Him, pray to Him, and read His Word. JTLD 146.4

When we pray, “Lord Jesus, save me! I accept you and believe You died for ME,” God accepts us into His family (John 1:12). All heaven celebrates our adoption! With His blood, Jesus washes away our sins and we stand before God wonderfully clean (Isaiah 1:18). Believe that He has done that on your behalf. Jesus loves you! He has pledged Himself to open before you all the treasures of His grace. JTLD 146.5

Jesus promises you Salvation if you believe in Him (1 John 5:13). Never doubt your salvation status. After accepting His gift to be your Savior, the Holy Spirit will guide you to become more Christlike (1 Corinthians 3:9-11). We will then keep God’s commandments as a love response to His incredible grace (John 14:15). Don’t postpone your decision to accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior! Now is the accepted time to do so; now is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2)! JTLD 146.6