~ It’s Better than Winning the
Lottery! ~
Question Set #1
~ Have you ever made a
significant purchase which was influenced by the manufacturer’s guarantee or
warranty? Has a purchase been influenced by a consumer testing agencies test
results or by third party seal of approval? Have you ever made a purchase based
on the advice of a trusted friend? When making a major purchase have you ever
been a little unsure but went ahead with your decision trusting the
manufacturer and other relevant data?
Consider ~ The salvation which is offered by Jesus
Christ comes with proven results and guarantees! The Bible has been tested by
millions and it has passed the test—according to previous users it can be
trusted. “Word of mouth” is the is the best advertising there is! Millions have
died for the name of Jesus Christ and millions more seek to live their lives
for His honor.
“And Nathanael said to him, ‘Can anything good come out of
Nazareth?’ Philip said to him, ‘Come and see’” (John 1:46). “After that [Jesus Christ’s bodily
resurrection]
He was seen by over five hundred brethren
at once” (1 Corinthians 15:6a). “‘One thing I [a full grown man who was blind
from birth]
know: that though I was blind, now I see.’
Then they said to him again, ‘What did He do to you? How did He open your
eyes?’ He answered them, ‘I told you already, and you did not listen. Why do you
want to hear it again? Do you also want to become His disciples?’” (John 9:25b-27).
Question Set #2
~ Have you ever wished you could
win a major lottery? Wouldn’t it be great to pick up that first check knowing
it was the first of many and that your could not outspend the inflow?
Consider
~ The salvation which is offered
by Jesus Christ comes with a status
change and a down payment which
provides full assurance of the
reality.
“Beloved, now we are
children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we
know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He
is. And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure”
(1 John 3:2-3). “The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs — heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ,
if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together” (Romans
8:16-17). “Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has
anointed us is God, who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee” (2 Corinthians
1:21-22). “Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who also has given us the Spirit as a guarantee”
(2 Corinthians 5:5).
Question Set #3
~ Do you look back in your life
and regret not having made a particular purchase of decision? Were you almost
persuaded, but for one reason or another, decided not to purchase what you
believed to be a good decision? With hindsight do you see your mistake?
Consider
~ The opportunity for salvation
is now. One day, perhaps very soon, the door of opportunity will be closed. You
are not guaranteed tomorrow. Jesus Christ may return at any time for His
children. If you are not ready it will be too late.
“Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2b). “I tell you, in that night there will be two men in one bed:
the one will be taken and the other will be left. Two women will be grinding
together: the one will be taken and the other left. Two men will be in the
field: the one will be taken and the other left” (Luke 17:34-36). “Seek the Lord while
He may be found, call upon Him while He is
near” (Isaiah 55:6). “God's gifts and God's call are under full warranty — never
canceled, never rescinded” (Romans 11:29 The Message).
The Most Important Question
~ Why not seek Jesus Christ with
an open mind and discover for yourself if His Word is true?
~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW
