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AccessJesus, A unique name by any other name, but one the Lord gave me
almost 4 years ago. It all started one night while I was working the late
shift at my former employer's. I had just stepped away from my desk to take a
short break. During these times I would walk to the far end of the floor where
the break room was located. On the way back to my desk I stopped off at one of
the balconies on the fifteenth floor to get some fresh air and to catch a view
of the city lights of downtown Atlanta. As I rounded a corner returning to my
desk, I happened to look up and see the outside casing (box) for Microsoft Access.
From my point of view as I walked by looking at the key, it appeared to me to have the shape of a cross in it. My thoughts turned to the Cross and it dawned on me; Yes! The Cross! The Cross is Key! Until we come to the cross of Christ and leave our sins there (as Jesus did for the world) we will never have access to the kingdom of Heaven. There is only one door into heaven and that door is Jesus. Without the repentance of our sins, we will never receive the key, which is salvation through and by Jesus. Jesus Christ has already provided the access for us and now we only have to receive it from Him. I am so glad for the Cross, because on that day He took away the sins of all humanity for all time. That brings us to the foundational verse of AccessJesus, Romans 5: 1-2. Let's look at it together:
Powerful words from our Lord and ones that I believe we all need to understand
in a real and personal way. "Being justified by faith", Faith in what? Faith
in Christ and the forgiveness he provided for you and me on the cross many hundreds
of years ago. Blessing us with the "peace with God through our Lord Jesus
Christ", the peace we have because we believe that Jesus is Lord and have been
cleansed from sin. We not only have peace with God through Jesus' shed blood but we
have peace because we now know where our eternal home shall be. Jesus has wiped our
sins clean forever and ever. Sin and death are eternally conquered.
"Through whom also we have access", access to what? To God the Father,
heaven, his righteous blessings, and most of all His forgiving and unconditional
love. How is this possible? "By faith into this grace in which we now
stand", it is by the faith and trust we have
in Christ to forgive us of our sins. Accepting Jesus' forgiveness stands us directly under
His flow of grace so when He looks upon us He sees us as His children and no
longer as sinners.
How about you friend? Do you have access to an eternity in heaven through Jesus?
If you're not sure, don't wait any longer. Have the peace that only Jesus can
provide. Let today be the day that you start to live a life of victory. Come to
the cross of Christ. Ask Jesus into your heart and leave behind your sins today.
Jesus reached out to the world over 2000 years ago, and is still doing so today.
Thank You
Simple prayer of Salvation:
"Dear God, I know that Jesus is Your Son, and that He died on the cross and was
raised from the dead. I know I have sinned and need forgiveness. I am willing to
turn from my sins and receive Jesus as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for saving me.
In Jesus' name, Amen"
My friend, if you have made that decision today, please e-mail us at
salvation@accessjesus.org. We would
love the opportunity to rejoice with you in that life changing decision. We will
also send you some much-needed material to get you started in your new life in Christ.
Blessings to you in the name of Jesus.
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