Decision (Elements of Existence)

The Christian concept of apocatastasis includes a restoration of the world to its original state, as in the Garden of Eden (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Multitudes, multitudes
in the valley of decision!
For the day of the Lord is near
in the valley of decision.
Joel 3:14
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        In the Garden of Eden Adam and Eve were presented with one decision--whether or not to eat of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil.   They made the wrong decision and the Universe has been corrupted by sin ever since.  The act of sin is a decision that each of us continues to face on a daily basis.  We are tempted and our decision is the choice between life or death.   

        When we make that life or death decision our bodies don't usually literally die at that moment, but we are dead to God unless we make that next decision to repent of our sinful nature, ask forgiveness, and accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.  It's a simple choice that is made difficult by our fallen human nature.

         God allows us our existence here on Earth.  His only requirement is that we choose to accept or reject His way to eternal life with Him.   If we turn away from God then that is our final decision.   To ignore the choice and make no decision is a decision not to accept God as Lord

          Have you made your decision yet?  If your answer is no then what is it that you are waiting for?

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Hebrews 11:6
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Why Do We Need a Savior?

Monument to the Savior of the World in San Salvador and Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janiero, both symbols of Christianity (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Show me your ways, Lord,
    teach me your paths.
5 Guide me in your truth and teach me,
    for you are God my Savior,
    and my hope is in you all day long.

Psalm 25:4-5

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         We can't do everything on our own.  Let's face it, there are times when we need help.  None of us come into the world completely self-sufficient and we can't live our lives without some kind of help from others.

         Even if we became stranded on some remote island and had everything we needed to survive, we'd still want someone to come along eventually to save us.

         Sure, there are times when it's nice to be alone.  Haven't you sometimes fantasized about being the only person in the world able to do anything you wanted to do without anybody saying you can't do it?   Sounds like a fun fantasy for a short while, but what if you got hurt or became sick?   What if you became lonely and longed for someone to comfort you and be your companion?

        We all need a savior who will not fail us.   A savior who provides guidance, comfort, and hope.  A savior like Jesus Christ.   God provides our needs.  He will save us if we accept Him.

And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.

1 John 4:14

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Action!

Christ in Gethsemane (Christus in Gethsemane), oil painting by Heinrich Ferdinand Hofmann (Heinrich Hofmann). The original is at the Riverside Church (Riverside Church, New York City). (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Action

Salvation begins with Action and proceeds through successive actions.   The steps of action are as follows:

Acknowledge that God is Who He is--Creator, Heavenly Father, and Lord of all of the Universe.  Acknowledge that Jesus is God incarnate come to Earth to dwell among humans in order to teach, to fulfill the law, and to shed His blood to atone for our sins.  Acknowledge that some of this may be difficult to understand, but you are willing to submit yourself to instruction.   Acknowledge that there is a process ahead, a road to travel that will lead to knowledge if you are willing to stay the course.

Ask Jesus into your life to open your eyes, mind, and heart.  Ask Him to guide you along a path of enlightenment and learning so you can know Him better.  Ask these things through your acknowledged belief that God can do all things and will provide you the strength you will need for your journey of faith.

Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior.  Listen for His voice and obey His commands.  Feel His power within you and all around you.   Accept your role as a follower of Jesus Christ and a child of our Mighty Father in Heaven.

Adoration will come if you have followed these steps.  Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind.  Everything will start falling into place once you start following Christ's commandments.

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