Thursday, 24 July 2025

SAYING YES TO JESUS, PART 1

Isaiah 54:5 For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.


Our relationship with Jesus is the most important aspect of our Christian journey; your relationship with Jesus is what will determine your eternity, whether you are going to spend it with Him in heaven or with the devil in hell. In this kingdom, there is no group relationship; being in one group or unit in the church does not mean you have a personal relationship with Jesus. The fact that you are a member of a church or close to the General Overseer or pastor does not guarantee your relationship with Jesus. Your relationship with Jesus is personal and very sensitive. He is a jealous lover; he wants his relationship with you to be personal. No intruder, no third party, just you and Him alone. Saying yes to Jesus means that you have accepted Him as your husband, to walk with and to be one with him in Holy matrimony. Matthew 19:5 (And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?) 

John 17:23 (I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me).


It is a commitment that you will not share His love or affection with another person. Exodus 34:14 (For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God):

God wants us to be committed and focus on building up our relationship with Him alone. It is good for an Evangelist to introduce anyone to Christ, but you are not allowed to interfere in their relationship. One day, the Lord said to me that I should remember not to introduce them to myself, but to Him. There are many born-again Christians who do not have a relationship with Jesus; I don't mean to confuse you, but that is just the fact. Just like some married couples who are together but have no relationship, there is no commitment; they are just tolerating each other.

When we say yes to Jesus, we have entered into a covenant, and we are not permitted to enter into any other covenant with other gods. He will consider it a betrayal of trust. Everyone deserves a personal encounter with Jesus because that is what will change their perspective about Him. When you have an encounter with God, everything about Him will become real to you, and you will not need human persuasion to obey His commandment. You will not need encouragement from anyone to do the right thing; obeying God´s instruction will become a delight. Going to Church will become a necessity. 

The relationship between us and Jesus can be likened to that of a man and a woman. As a man, when you find a lady attractive and approach her for a relationship, it can be either for casual or something serious. If it is casual, not much commitment is expected, which means each person can still maintain their privacy and can do whatever they want without offense; But when the man goes further by proposing marriage with the woman, he wants some commitment, and if she says yes, then a contract/covenant is established. Engagement is between you and the woman to show that you are interested in making her your wife, but when you make it legal, a witness is involved at that point. Society and families expect both of you to be responsible and make some adjustments. If, after you have paid dowry and the wedding has been conducted with an oath, you now found out that the woman whom you have paid her dowry and showcased to society is now playing harlots, how would you feel as a man? Would you still go ahead to do everything you have promised her? You are not obligated to perform everything you promised if the woman refuses to be faithful. That is exactly what is happening between Jesus and some believers today. They have said yes to Jesus, but are still going around as if they are single and available; they are not faithful towards their spouse; they are playing harlotry with lies, cheating, one leg here and one leg there. They are not playing their part of the covenant. All the promises in the bible are real, but they come with responsibility. If you want to experience the love of Christ to the fullest, you need to repent. The prodigal son backslidded, but when he came to his senses and returned home, he reconnected with his father and was restored to his original state (Luke 15:11-32). Jeremiah 3:14 (Turn, O backsliding children, saith the LORD; for I am married unto you: and I will take you one of a city, and two of a family, and I will bring you to Zion):

Friends, you are no longer single; you are married to Jesus now, so show some respect to the oath by playing your part. Dedicate time to studying the terms and conditions of the covenant so that you will not fail. If you have not said yes to Jesus, this is the perfect time to do it; and if you have backslided, quickly turn back by praying this salvation prayer below and be blessed, in Jesus' name(Amen). IN THE NEXT ARTICLE, WE WILL TALK MORE ABOUT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS. PLEASE DON'T MISS OUT.


Lord Jesus, I repent of my sins and accept You as my Lord and Saviour. I believe you died for me to make me a new man/woman. Forgive me all my sins, wash me with your blood, and give me a new heart. Thank you, Lord, for saving my soul. Now I believe that I am born again. And I am a child of God. Amen!


NENE ISAH,

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