THERE IS HOPE - becoming a believing Disciple of Messiah.

The end of time is as real as birth and death, everything has a beginning and end, and the end of this age is fast approaching.

It is quite clear from the Bible that a time of tribulation like never before seen on earth will engulf the whole world very soon. It is not going to be pleasant and many will die and go to an eternity without God. Christ offers us a way out, a life-line to which we can escape the coming troubles. He does not want anyone to go through the troubles that are to come but if we reject Him we have only ourselves to blame.

If you want that security and peace of knowing you will have eternal life you must first put all your preconceived ideas of Church and Religion behind you. Becoming a follower of Messiah has nothing to do with membership in a Church or an understanding of the Bible, it is the personal acceptance by us, that God exists and that Yeshua, Jesus Christ died for our sins.

Gentile Christians often use very strange terminology, which confuses people and puts a lot off from the church, but in actual fact it is very straightforward.

Since Adam and Eve disobeyed God in doing what they felt like against His instructions in the Garden of Eden all, of their descendants (mankind), including you and I have been born into sin. This means that every boy and girl born from Adam end Eve have inherited the nature of Adam and Eve, the nature of disobedience and as a result the separation from God. We know this to be true, as no child needs to be taught to be bad, it is our nature to be this way. We need no help at all to HATE, but we need much help to truly LOVE.  We have no trouble at all being in turmoil, but find it difficult to achieve peace and rest with many needing the help of prescribed drugs.  To be good takes practice and teaching, and even then we fall short.

God does not want us to stay like this, it hurts Him to see us suffer, but due to our stubbornness we refuse to listen to what God is saying. God has given us a way out and because He loves us that much He sent His Son, Yeshua to give us a way out, to pay that price, knowing it was too high for man to attain.

When Jesus died on the cross, the way out mankind needed was created. Now all God asks is that we say sorry for our sinful ways, turn from them, and accept that Yeshua Ha Meshiach, Jesus Christ paid for our sins on the cross. If we accept this then God can start to work in our lives. They say half of the answer is accepting there is a problem, and this is why God needs us to accept we are sinners and that we need God's help to overcome the enemy, Satan.

So you see Judeo-Christianity in essence is very straightforward and that first step is as simple as saying 'God, forgive me, I am a sinner'. God knows our hearts and minds and knows if we mean it. If we do mean it then God can help you; if not whatever you do is irrelevant, being good, going to church and praying does not replace that act of repentance, or saying and meaning you're sorry.

Whether we like it or not we all die physically, and whether we know it or not we can all die spiritually. At the end of our lives we will go to an eternity, but that eternity could be in heaven or in eternal punishment. Forget about the pictures you see of heaven and hell, and remember this, you either spend eternity with God, who is light or you spend it without God in total darkness, tormented forever.

There is a time coming soon when you will be forced to make a decision, either for or against God. The outcome of that decision will determine whether you live or die. Messiah, the Christ, wants to save you from that time, the end times when the Anti-Christ with the aid of Satan will try to kill all those who believe in God. When you die it is too late to change your mind. God is a God of love but He also is a just God and while we are alive we have ample time to make amends. It is only laziness and selfishness, which stops us.

People think becoming a Believer means giving up with the pleasures of life. How many people now wish they had given up smoking now they realise it is killing them. Sin is killing you now, give it up while you have a breath left in you. Don't wait until it is too late because you might never get the chance again.

Life isn't worth living how you want it if in the end you get what you don't want. They say when you are saving up for the future to put a little aside now and go without a few pleasures so you can retire in comfort and reap the reward of your patience. Well God says follow me now, go without those things which will harm you and I will give you more than you ever dreamed of when you enter eternity.

If you want this future with God, this eternity of light and love then say this following prayer to God, and mean it. Make a conscious decision to want to change. If you meet God half way he will be waiting to lead you through the other half.

Heavenly father, I want to be a real following Believer. I realize that my sins have separated me from you. Please forgive me. I believe in what Messiah, the Christ did for me on the cross. I don't fully understand it, but I accept it by faith. I do want to be a child of yours. Please come into my life, Lord Yeshua, Jesus, and make me your own right now. I will follow you and obey you for ever, with your help. Amen.

If you know any Believers, then go and tell them what you have done, seek guidance from them about your next move. If not start to read the Bible and pray that God will bring someone to you or guide you to the right church.

If you are Jewish, you will find that you are doubly blessed and can find a Messianic Congregation if you so desire.  Contact me with the city of your residence and I will be happy to help you locate a Messianic Jewish Temple.

Above all do not rush to please God by doing the things YOU think God wants. He will teach you through the Bible until you are able to find a Church that will help you on the Christian road. If you need advice or support, email us and we will try and guide you in the right direction.

If you have taken this act of faith we ask God will bless you and strengthen you. You have just taken what will be the most important step in your life.

God bless you.

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