The difference between being saved and one who just attends church, is knowing Jesus.

When we understand that we are the church, a living organism, carrying life wherever we go, then, our life will take on a new meaning.

 Going to church fellowship is nice and needed, to gather with those of like mind, pray and worship.

 However going to church does not save you, only receiving Jesus as our Lord, are we saved by grace through faith. 
(Unmerited, undeserved favor of God) That is His grace.

 Ephesians 2:8
For by grace you have been saved through faith, that not of yourselves; it is a gift of God, not by works, lest anyone should boast.

 I have known people who have gone to church all their life and yet, they just experienced religious activity, trying to work their way into God's good graces.

 Every time the church asked for a volunteer, these people would jump in, believing that they are pleasing God, the more that they do. 

 God is already pleased with us, because of Jesus.

 Sometimes, it is just pleasing man, we want to look good, and show we are faithful to our place of worship, whether it is in our heart or not.

 Yet when something tragic comes into their life they don't have the faith to hold them together, because they have only been church goers, not Christ followers.

 They have never invited Jesus into their life, they have always relied on others faith, they never allowed Jesus to be Lord and to trust in Him.

 The gospel is the good news of God. Jesus paid it all for us, He took on that cross of suffering, all our sin and dis-ease, sicknesses and sorrows.

 We are told to cast all our care on Jesus, because He cares for us.

 Beloved, too many are trying to carry their own cares, yes we are to take up our cross and follow Jesus, but, that is to see if we are willing to follow Him all the way to death. 
Its a picture of our faithfulness in following Him. Are we willing to leave all behind and follow Him?

 We are to trust the Lord Jesus with our life?

 We all know people in our life, that are church goers without true faith to carry them through, it is our responsibility as part of the family of God, to let them know the difference of knowing Jesus, 
Not just  knowing about Him. To know our Lord Jesus, is to love Him!

 Be thankful to our Father in heaven for sending Jesus.
What a gift to this world. Our very breath comes from Him. Get to know our Lord Jesus, He loves you so much!

 God Bless your day
Jesus loves you

 Love in Jesus
Joy








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