Probably more than 90% of those who profess to know Christ only know of Him. These are those who are no more than part-time churchgoers and have no citizenship in the kingdom of heaven. Yes, they have their church and they have their beliefs to go along with it. However, whether they think they know Jesus or not is not what matters; what does matter is whether Jesus personally knows them. These are those who have been called, but continue to choose to live in this world by following the broad path that leads to destruction. This leaves less than 10% of today’s so-called Christians to actually have a personal relationship with Christ. These are those who are the chosen from among the many who are called. These are the few who will enter through the narrow gate. These are those called the sons and daughters of the Most High.
Thus, do not be deceived, each of us must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and not suppose because we are a churchgoer that we have a place in heaven. Just because you prayed some prayer to gain eternal life is no guarantee you have a personal relationship with Jesus. He demands much more than that, He demands your full-time life committed to be a servant to His kingdom every day. You must choose to live for Him or to hold onto your life in this world and live for yourself or others. And once you have made this choice, there is no turning back.
“As they were walking along the road, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow You wherever You go.” Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.” Then He said to another man, “Follow Me.” The man replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” But Jesus told him, “Let the dead bury their own dead. You, however, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” Still another said, “I will follow You, Lord; but first let me bid farewell to my family.” Then Jesus declared, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:57-62).
Thus, do not be deceived, each of us must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and not suppose because we are a churchgoer that we have a place in heaven. Just because you prayed some prayer to gain eternal life is no guarantee you have a personal relationship with Jesus. He demands much more than that, He demands your full-time life committed to be a servant to His kingdom every day. You must choose to live for Him or to hold onto your life in this world and live for yourself or others. And once you have made this choice, there is no turning back.
“As they were walking along the road, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow You wherever You go.” Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.” Then He said to another man, “Follow Me.” The man replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” But Jesus told him, “Let the dead bury their own dead. You, however, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” Still another said, “I will follow You, Lord; but first let me bid farewell to my family.” Then Jesus declared, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:57-62).
