SALVATION THE BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR EXCELLENCE
TOPIC: SALVATION THE BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR EXCELLENCETEXT: MATTHEW 6:33; 11:27-29; ISAIAH 60:15
If you must go far in life, do exploit, if you want to be a youth of excellent , then you must have salvation which is the basic requirement for excellence. Again you must know this fact that absolute obedience to the principles of God is the key to excellence in Life and Destiny. Matthew 6:33.
For better understanding of the message, we shall consider the following sub – heading (i) SALVATION EXPLAINED AND IT’S IMPORTANCE IN YOU (ii) THE WAY TO BE SAVED AND OUR EXPECTED RESPONSE.
SALVATION EXPLAINED AND IT’S IMPORTANCE IN YOU.
Many young people today have misunderstood the word “Salvation”. Many see it to be an act of service unto God. As a result they claim to be saved because they are regular in church activities and fellowship or belong to one group or the other that they are saved and have gotten their salvation Matthew 15:9. Salvation is not an act of church activities but it is a right way of living, II Corinthians 5:17; Matthew 5:13-16.
Salvation is what Christ came to offer humanity at the cross of Calvary. He died to redeem and free man from the power of sin and guilt, through the shedding of His blood He was able to accomplish all that at the cross. John 19:30; Luke 1:35; Colossians 1:13-14. Salvation can be called freedom from sin and wickedness. Salvation is what must take place in one’s life, transform one from a sinner to a saint, unrighteousness to righteousness and darkness to light. It is very important for you to have this great experience, which God Almighty has freely given to humanity Ephesians 2:8-10. It is an act of reconciling you back unto your maker which is your Creator. II Corinthians 5:18-19.
That is what God requires from you first and not your services but your salvation and freedom from sin. When that has taken place every other thing can follow. It also paves way for your blessing to locate you. Matthew 6:33. Again, it is very important because, without it, you cannot be called a child of God neither will you see your creator or make Heaven at last John 3:5; I Corinthians 6:9-10. So, if you want to excel in your career, business and life programme then, you must reconcile with your God now for that is what we called “SALVATION”..
THE WAY TO BE SAVED AND OUR EXPECTED RESPONSE
Salvation cannot come to you except you go for it. It is not by one wishing you salvation but it is a price to pay. You have to be ready to drop your wickedness and evil doings Jeremiah 7:4. You must acknowledge that you have sinned against your maker, be sorry about it and be ready to repent from it Jeremiah 3:12. Confess and forsake all your sins without leaving any aside Proverbs 28:13. Plead for mercy and call upon the Lord and be saved Isaiah 55:6-7; Romans 10:13.
The Lord is expecting you to take a bold step, drop your sins and surrender to Him. Because, you may not know if this is the last message or opportunity you have. He is calling you for reconciliation back unto Him Isaiah 1:18-19, Matthew 11:27-28.
Now is the time for your salvation, until you have it, He is waiting for you at the cross. GOD BLESS YOU
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