STEP BY STEP WITH JESUS

1 Peter 2:21-25; John 14:6-15

Jesus is God because in the beginning was the word and the word was with God, and the word was God. He is the Creator of all things, for without Him was not anything made that was made (John 1:1-3). Jesus is the Saviour of the world. And she shall bring forth a Son, and thou shall call His name JESUS; for He shall save His people from their sins (Matthew 1:21).

Jesus is everything to us and He is all in all. All that you need is in Jesus, He satisfies, Joy He provides and life will be worthless without Him. Do you know Jesus? Are you walking side by side with Him? He desires to have you become His Friend and to walk with Him all the way. To walk with Jesus demands taking one step after another. We have three point to examine in this seminar.

1. SALVATION THROUGH CHRIST: Matthew 1:21; Hebrews 9:11-14; Acts 4:12.

The greatest need of every boy and girl is salvation from sin and deliverance from the judgment of God. This need could be met by no one other than the person of Jesus Christ. Sin is the greatest enemy of the human race, destroying one’s soul and life. Through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ, sinners who come to Him are set free from the guilt and slavery of sin. To be saved therefore, the sinner must realize his sinful state, repent and ask for forgiveness and cleansing in the blood of Jesus. He must turn from all sin and ask Jesus to be his Saviour and Friend.

This is the first step to walking with Jesus and enjoying the good life He gives us. Jesus has come to give life and to give it more abundantly (John 10:10). After this, the saved child must press forward and pray to be sanctified and to receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. From this step the child is now equipped to move on to the next step.

2. SEPARATION AND SUFFERING FOR CHRIST SAKE: 1 Peter 2:11-12, 21;

1 John 2:15-17.

Walking step by step with Christ entails total separation from the world and it’s attractions. We cannot serve God and Mammon. Mammon refers to the things of this world including money, worldly dressings, games, festival, life of ease, love of food and money, careless lifestyles and others.

Separation from these worldly things may cause you to suffer or be persecuted. You must rejoice because Christ also suffered. When you give your life to Jesus, you are to separate yourself from bad friends and things that can take you back to “Egypt”. You must run away from every appearance of evil. Cleave to the Saviour as you daily read the word of God, think on it’s message, act upon it, let it’s instructions become your lifestyle. You must also be very prayerful and always live a holy life.

3. SERVING THE SAVIOUR TO THE END: Romans 12:11-18; Colossians 3:23, 24.

The Christian child is saved to serve. The reason for our being alive is to serve God and live for His Glory. In this New Year, what decision have you made? If your goal is just to serve self, you cannot walk step by step with the Saviour. The call of the Master to all His friends is to engage in the work of seeking and saving the lost sinners. Serving the Saviour involves (i) Sharing the love of Jesus with sinners. (ii) Showing love to the brethren (iii) Hating evil and doing what is good (iv) Sharing what you have with those who are in need and hungry (v) Teaching and establishing new converts in the knowledge of the word of God (vi) Fellowshipping with other Christians (vii) Being watchful and prayerful in readiness for the coming of the Saviour (vii) Daily reading and obeying the word of God (viii) Living a life that glorifies God in thoughts and actions.

As you faithfully serve the Lord, many blessings will come into your life and you will be ready to go to heaven with Jesus when He comes.