I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish. So, for my part, I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome. For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “But the righteous man shall live by faith. Romans 1:14-17 NASB1995
Obeying God is part of our sanctification, we are redeemed by His mercy to be a piece of mankind’s salvation - how we seek and represent Jesus affects others, we get to carry His light and have a place in His army.
When you accept Jesus Christ as your Savior, be advised that God’s ways are not often popular with the world and some people will not understand God’s call on your life. While we are obedient to following God’s commands, there are those who will resort to; mocking, ridiculing, and harassment but this place is not our forever home, it is better to be obedient, to take hold of the Saviour’s hand, than to succumb to the disobedience of the world’s influence.
In Joshua 1:9 and Deuteronomy 31:6, we are encouraged to be strong and courageous because God is with us wherever we go. And again, in Matthew 11:28-30, we are reminded that when we surrender, or relinquish our burdens to Jesus, laying them at His feet, He carries the load for us.
My friend, that means an honest surrender of self to the will of God, longing to know Jesus Christ, accepting and acknowledging Him as the Saviour.
Psalms 118:14-17 NASB The Lord is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation. The sound of joyful shouting and salvation is in the tents of the righteous; The right hand of the Lord does valiantly. The right hand of the Lord is exalted; The right hand of the Lord does valiantly. I will not die, but live, And tell of the works of the Lord.
Holy Spirit is speaking to all creation, this moment in history, every day God allows the sun to rise, hear the word of the Lord ….. Whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved. From age to age—whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved. From all nations across the Earth—whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved. No matter your class, no matter your race, no matter your background—whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord and hold steadying Hand Of Jesus Christ shall be saved.