Making your stand known!

Anyone who confesses (acknowledges, owns) that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides (lives, makes His home) in him and he [abides, lives, makes his home] in God. 1 John 4:15 AMPC

Few Lessons:
1. There is an open invitation to the whole world. It has been settled that the world, as we see it today, will not last forever. Everything will be destroyed by fire, and the heavens and the earth will pass away. However, there is just one assuring knowledge - Jesus lives forever, and all who know him and have received Him will also live with Him forever.

2. The invitation is for all to acknowledge, own and confess that Jesus is the Son of God. Every word is important here - you must acknowledge his rulership and authority over your life, you must surrender total control to him and accept him as Lord and Saviour of your life. It is not enough to agree with his claims of Lordship or accept that he is King, his reign and rule must be true in your own life first. It is not enough for the world to call you a follower of Chirst, God must truly know you as his own, and he must be sure of your allegiances.

3. Your confession of Jesus as Lord is the key to the abiding presence of God in your life. God wants to dwell in us, take charge and direct our affairs into his perfect will. However, he does not force himself on us; we must willingly and consciously give over control to Him. You then enjoy a mutually benefitting relationship with God, where you stand to gain much more than you could ever give.

Have you made your home in God? Is God living, abiding, residing and dwelling in you? Have you received Jesus as Lord, and surrendered control to Him? That is the pathway to joy, peace and eternal life. His time of favour is here.