A thought from a recent newsletter:
During Martin Amery's visit, he mentioned re-living the moment when we are first saved. I guess like most of you, I've had some horrid moments and experiences in my life. I've also had some wonderful ones too. Like many of you, if asked, I would say the best time in my life was when I met Jesus and asked Him into my life.
We often say, as Martin mentioned, "I wish I felt like I did when I was first saved. I was on fire for Jesus all the time." We all have our ups and downs, good moments, bad ones and ones that are somewhere in between. If when we first knew Jesus was the most wonderful time for us, it's because we'd just been saved! We can't get saved twice!
So be thankful for each new day that you live, in the security of knowing that salvation. And if you don't have that peace that come from knowing Jesus - that "blessed assurance, Jesus is mine" - speak to God about it. Ask Jesus to come into your heart, and start living life in all it's fulness as He has promised!
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