The Promise Of Eternal Life Series

When I was in high school one of my favorite bands was a group called Kansas. By the way, it’s hard to believe that they will be performing right here in Pontiac tonight! I enjoyed listening to my 8-Tracks of “Carry on My Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind,” which was the theme song for our junior prom (yes, I wore a powder blue leisure suit).

These songs were actually reflective of some searching that was being done by lead singer Kerry Livgren. In 1979 he committed his life to Jesus Christ and was born again, which incidentally, was the same year I was saved. Another band member came to Christ and then John Elefante, another believer, joined the group. Their songs went from searching to certainty.

Check out a verse from the song called, “Hold on.”

Outside your door He is waiting

Waiting for you

Sooner or later you know

He’s got to get through

No hesitation and no holding back

Let it all go and you’ll know

You’re on the right track

Do you want to get on the right track? Are you ready right now to make sure that your sins are forgiven? Do you want to be certain that your name will be called to receive the award of eternal life? They’ll be no mix-up and no confusion. Those who know Christ are known by Christ. He knows the names of those who name Him as Savior and Lord. If you’re saved by the Savior you’ll be safe with the Savior forever.

If you want to make sure you can pray this prayer with me…

Lord Jesus, I know that I’m a sinner and I’m making a mess of my life. I know I cannot save myself. I believe that you are the Son of God and that you died on the cross as my substitute and that you rose from the dead on the third day. I turn from the way I’ve been living and ask you to forgive me for all my sins. I believe and now I receive the free gift of eternal life. I trust you now as my Lord and Savior. With all that I am, and all that I have, I give myself to you. Make me into the kind of person you want me to be. Thanks for the certainty of knowing that once you save me I will be safe with you forever. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

Communion

As we prepare to take communion, I’m struck by this truth for believers: You can break your communion with Christ, but not your union with Him. Do you need to make a declaration, not of independence, but of dependence? Have you been drifting? Use this time to reconnect with Him right now.