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by Lynda Bryan Davis
  
Words Of Inspiration | Thou Shalt Be Saved

The Plan Of Salvation
  
ACTS 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

The word of faith is this: That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed (Romans 10:9-11).

Dear friend: It is my hope that the plan of salvation in your life has not been corrupted by the complexities of men’s doctrines, or works of the flesh, or anything else in this life that would try to raise itself above the simplicity set before us in the scriptures and God’s plan of salvation for our lives. It is a simple faith in Jesus, confessing our sins, asking Him to come into our hearts and be the Lord of our lives, and trusting Him for all that follows. May these words of inspiration touch your heart today and take root in your spirit. May these words of encouragement motivate you to consider your heart’s condition at this very moment, and in humbleness and sincerity ask Jesus to come into your heart, and begin a spiritual journey with the God of the Universe, looking to Him for guidance, provision, and the sweetest fellowship one can ever experience.

In Romans 8:32 scripture says He (God) that spared not His own son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? So think on that for just a moment. God sacrificed His son for us that our sin debt would be paid, and now by accepting this sacrifice, by asking Jesus to come into our hearts and be the Lord of our lives, God freely gives us all things, freely meets every need, freely loves us and cares for us by faith and trust in Him. Once we accept Jesus as our Savior we become joint heirs with Jesus of God’s kingdom, and the kingdom of God is not meat and drink but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost (Romans 14:17). Meditate on these things, consider these words of inspiration and know of a certainty in your heart that we are adopted into God’s family, sons and daughters of the most high God; further that we can be confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in us will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:6)... and we will be filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God (Philippians 1:11). Therefore in receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear (Hebrews 12:28).

Beloved, salvation is just the beginning of a new life full of purpose, a new life fashioned by grace, washed in His blood, and flowing with a joy that is life-giving and strengthening to the human soul. I pray these words of inspiration reach the deepest part of your understanding and these words of encouragement awaken in your heart and spirit a desire to know Him and discover His great love for you.

To love God, to love your brother, and to live peaceably with all men is the simplest form of servanthood. It is in the simplicity of God’s plan of salvation that we present our bodies a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God, which is our reasonable service (Romans 12:1). Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and God will take care of the rest. If we being evil know how to give good gifts unto our children, how much more God?

Dear one, there may be obstacles in your life right now, there may be trial and test, sickness and sorrow, but cast them all upon Jesus and let Him carry your load. Scripture says His yoke is easy and His burden is light. He will do for us what we can’t do for ourselves.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.