We had tea together, talked together, and now we were praying together. The older woman sitting at the table with me had acknowledged she had never invited Christ into her life. Her tears flowed easily as we prayed. After the Amen, I asked, "Wouldn't you like to invite Christ into your life right now?" She shook her head "No," and said, "It just can't be that easy."
Oh, my friends, receiving Jesus Christ as your Savior is that easy. Jesus said, "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and will sup with him." The coming in part is uncomplicated. A simple invitation, "Come on in." It's the sup part that can get complicated. When Christ comes in, He comes to stay. He wants to live with you forever, a permanent roommate! That means your life is very likely to change. Life changes even with an earthly roommate, but now you have a heavenly roommate living right inside of you, one who knows ALL. And this roommate wants to take charge, so changes will definitely be coming. When we receive Christ, our vision seems to change. We see things in a new light. Our desires change. The "must haves" lose their luster. At times, the changes can be a little frightening or confusing, but the best part is We are never alone again. He will always be with us. If you have never invited Christ into your life, I would urge you to do it now. It really is that easy. It just takes a simple, "Come on in." Then get ready for the ride of your life!
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" 2 Corinthians 5:17).
Marilyn Heavilin
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