Dear God, Please Save Me!

"Though the Bible was written over sixteen centuries by at least forty authors, it has one central theme--salvation through faith in Christ." - Max Lucado

"Save me!" is a phrase known as a cry for help. Being a universal expression, it is common in all human languages and dialects. Anytime someone either hears this or shouts it out, it is assumed that assistance is needed immediately.

The term "salvation," which is the act of saving or the state of being saved is familiar to Christians. It is generally understood theologically as "the redemption of man from the bondage of sin and liability to eternal death, and the conferring on him everlasting happiness."

Salvation is mentioned a lot in the Bible; which tells us that it must be pretty important, and it is. Even if you're not real clear on what "salvation" is now, hopefully you will be in a few more minutes! I will try to summarize it for you.

When we Christians talk about being "saved," we are referring to salvation, or freedom from the consequences of the disobedience against God by Adam and Eve. Their sin resulted in the loss of God's grace, happiness, and peace in the Garden of Eden. If all of this sounds gloomy...it is! 

Had things remained in this sad, state we'd all be in a real mess. There would be no possibility of us ever cleansing this sin from ourselves. With the filth of sin on us, we could never be presentable enough to approach God in Heaven, who is sinless. (John 14:6)

None could ever do enough good works, offer enough sacrifices, or pray enough prayers to change this. And, let's face it, perfection was out of the question. Fortunately, God knew this and provided us, in His loving mercy and grace, with the only way to break the curse of sin; His Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ. (Titus 3:5)

Since Jesus was perfect and sinless in every way, he became a "perfect" sacrifice for our sins. He took on all of our sins and died for them. By his blood, we were washed clean of our sins and finally made acceptable to God. (1 John 1:7; Revelation 1:5)

Through his life, death, and resurrection the curse of death was conquered; our redemption being attained at the cross. Eternal life with Him in Heaven is now a possibility. (John 6:44) This doesn't mean that sin has ceased to exist, however. It's always around waiting to tempt and then snare us.

But, it is through our faith in Jesus Christ that we are freed from the shackles of sin. Patiently and compassionately, Jesus now sits at the right hand of God as our mediator, through whom we can always petition for the forgiveness of our sins. (Mark 16:19)

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9; Acts 4:12; John 3:16-18; Psalm 25:5; James 1:21 

Prayer: I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Amen   - Galatians 2:20


Have a blessed day!

Kasey