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Do You Know Jesus?

1 John 4:9, 13-14 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. We know that we live in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.

"Do you know Jesus?" This was the question my Grandma Betty would ask people when she met them.  It is on my heart today to ask you.  Do you know Jesus?  He is not just some fancy idea or belief.  He was not just a prophet.  He was not just a teacher.  He was not a religious leader.  Jesus is the Savior of the world.  He is the King of Kings.  He is!  Jesus left His heavenly throne for you.  He walked the earth for you.  He was put to death on the cross for you.  He paid the debt of sin for you.  He was resurrected so that you could live with Him throughout eternity.  He loves you and would have gone to the cross even if you would have been the only person on the planet.  God loves YOU that much!  I don't want you to just know about Jesus, I want to know Jesus.  He is a person who can change your life forever.  If you have never reached out to Him before, I invite you to do so today.  A prayer is as simple as this will do. "God I know I am a sinner.  I know that I am in need of your saving grace.  Father, I accept the gift of Jesus on the cross as the forgiveness of my sin.  Jesus come into my life today and make me a new creation in you.  I want to live through you. Amen."  God created you to be with Him in heaven.  Accept Jesus' gift today and spend eternity in heaven with Him.

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