Why a Relationship with Christ?

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.  For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.  He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.  (John 3:16  KJV)

What does the following scripture mean for someone who has no attachment to a church or a relationship with Christ?  The fundamental concept of this scripture is the word – love, as it sums up the gift that Christ gave to the world.  Building a relationship with Christ is truly the best journey you will take from now to eternity, and because of the gift of salvation, your soul will be secure forever and your time on earth will be safe in Christ. 

Below are some of the benefits you’ll receive when walking with Christ:

Love:  John 3:16, a very famous scripture, expresses that God loved the world so much that He gave His one and only son so that we could have eternal life.  His love for us is infinite.

Acceptance:  Many of us struggle with feelings of rejection.  But Psalm 139:14 reminds us that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made,” and our relationship with Christ consistently affirms this — as we can only experience true acceptance through a relationship with Christ.  The more we know Him, the more we begin to understand that His love for us has no bounds.

Purpose:  Living a purpose-filled life may be the difference between existing and thriving.  In Proverbs 19:21, God’s word proclaims that the Lord’s purpose prevails for those that walk with Him.

Hope:  Building a relationship with Christ is not always easy, but through salvation, He offers us hope.  No matter how cloudy things seem, you can declare God’s words from Jeremiah 29:11 that states that God has a good plan for your life, and that is to give you hope and a future.

Freedom:  Whether it’s low self-esteem, feelings of insecurity, issues from childhood, or some other issue, we all struggle with something.  But God’s word assures that through salvation, we will be exempt from those concerns.  2 Corinthians 3:17 tells us that where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom, and through our relationship with Christ we will have total access to that freedom.

Healing:  Healing for your body, emotions, and mind was settled at the cross.  In Isaiah 53:4-5, you will learn that Jesus was wounded for our transgressions and bruised for our iniquities, and only then will you understand what it means when you hear God’s people say, “By His stripes, you are healed.”

Relationship:  There are people who will abandon you if they feel that you’ve behaved in a displeasing manner, or when your circumstances change for the worse.  And over time, some of us become accustomed to this abandonment, so we build walls around us to protect ourselves.  Though in reality and on the inside, we are hurting deeply and feel we are in this world alone.  That is why having a relationship with God is so important because it gives you a constant source of stability, which means you will never be alone.  Romans 8:38-39 declares that nothing can separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus … for He is forever by your side.

Power:  Ephesians 3:20 states that God will do far more than you can ask or think in prayer, according to the power working in you; and John 4:4 says “For greater is He that is in you than He that is in the world.”  Christ gives us power, but in order for that power to work, we must personally be connected to the power source, which is the Holy Spirt.

Provision:  Psalm 34:10 states that those who seek the Lord lack no good thing!  Thus, you never need to worry about how you will survive because God will always provide a means of survival for you … He will take care of you.

Protection:  Psalm 91 and 103 highlights the benefit of God’s protection.  Through all your trials and tribulations, and in all you do, your life is protected by the love of God, for He is your refuge and your fortress.

Invitation to Christ

Many people float around day after day, trying to figure out why their lives are so unfulfilled, and why they feel such emptiness, loneliness, and despair.  John 3:16 is the answer to all those concerns and the solution for even the darkest of situations.

If you have not yet accepted Christ into your heart, and you truly want a relationship with Him, you can do it now.  Because of God’s love for us and the power of salvation, there’s never a need to wait, as He is available to us anytime we are ready.

Romans 10: 9 – 10 also gives instructions on how you can accept salvation through Christ.

“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.”