I’m Saved – now what?.....

It is a common thing these days to hear the word “Come to Jesus Chris for a better life”. This in fact is the complete opposite of the Christian walk!  

The Christian walk is a walk of obedience, love and worship to Jesus Christ. The Word says in John 8:31-32 “...“If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”  This is a very important scripture to answer the question I am saved, now what? Many people today profess Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour but the fruit being displayed is that of the world (not characters of Christ, see (Galatians 5:19-21). Many do not abide in His word and many have not been set free by the truth. Jesus Christ preached a very familiar message throughout the gospels; the continuing message was “Repent” “Stop Sinning” and find life in Him. For those who find true life in Him, are satisfied in Him and Him alone. This is why the disciples could preach they way they did. When arrested and threatened, they continued to speak about Christ and exalting His name, when they were imprisoned, they spoke and exalted His name, when whipped, they praised His name and yes, even to the end – Christ was glorified – when they were martyred. Jesus said “...If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. Luke 9:23

This is a daily thing! Are we daily denying the flesh of its lustful passions? Are we daily suffering as Christ suffered? (being mistreated, being alone and mocked because of our stand with Him), are we praying daily?, are we daily feeding on the word? All these things; we are to do. We are to do as our teacher did, and He was our example that is what a disciple does!

Often in today’s Christian culture, many do not abide with Jesus; many do not spend time in prayer, in daily communion with the Saviour. Though they profess Christ, but does Christ know them? It is important to remember the words found in Matthew 7:21-23

"Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.”  Are we living based on our works? Or our relationship with Christ?

So again, we ask the question, “I am saved - now what?” Here is an answer- Reflect? Are we living an authentic Christian walk with Jesus? Can we truly agree with Paul, when he said

“Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ” Philippians 3:8

The “now what” is a time to examine our hearts. For us to be in prayer and line our hearts up and declare that we want clean hands and a pure heart (He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully. He will receive blessing from the Lord and righteousness from the God of his salvation.  Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob Psalm 24:4-6), it is a time to examine ourselves to see if we are truly in the faith (2 Corinthians 13:5), it is a time strive to walk in the ways of Jesus Christ, more passionately and more intimately than ever before.

What is the result? You will have a desire to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, you will loudly proclaim “all for His glory and our joy”. You will have a desire to attend a local church with like minded believers, you will have a desire to serve and be a doer of the word and not just a hearer only.

So, as habit arises to repeat oneself, “I am saved, now what?” Live a sold out life for Jesus Christ and lay your life down to be used for Him. If you are neglecting attending church, get locked in. If you need to confess un confessed sin, get started today and do not delay. If you are not sure if you are even saved, please got to our “how do I know I am saved” page or contact us.

There is a list of sermons below that will assist you in your journey.

All for His glory and our Joy

Steve.

Sermons.

You Must Be Born Again (16 part series) by John Piper