Taking that next step

Many people argue, 'I do believe in Christ. I believe in the Church, and I 

believe in the Bible. Isn’t that enough?' Don’t my beliefs, my knowledge 

and my desire carry enough weight to be found acceptable in the eyes of 

God? I can answer these questions with one word: No! It’s not enough for 

us to possess knowledge. It’s not enough for us to simply believe: (Even 

the demons fear God after believing He exists and tremble! James 2: 19) 

Desire is good, but desire in and of itself is not enough for us to inherit 

eternal life. Each of these aspects is good; they’re all essential and vital, 

but we also must RECEIVE Christ; we must RECEIVE the indwelling of 

the Holy Spirit by taking Christ on in baptism. Allow me, if you would, to 

share an illustration. I may go to the airport. I have a reservation; I have 

a ticket in my pocket. The plane is on the ramp. It is a huge plane capable 

of carrying numerous passengers to various places all around the world. 

I am certain that it has the ability to take me to my destination. They call 

the flight number three times and yet, I choose not to get on board. They 

close the door. The plane taxis down the runway and takes off, but I have 

not boarded the plane. Why? I 'believed' in the plane, I knew the plane was 

there; I knew the plane had the ability to get me to my destination; I had 

a reservation; I had every opportunity to act upon what I knew was true, 

but I neglected to get on board. We can believe in God, Christ, the Bible, 

and the Church - but if we have neglected to actually connect with Him in 

the waters of baptism to have our sins remitted we are still lost! If this is 

where you are, your belief has been an end that has justified your means, 

and you have not entrusted yourself to Him. If this is where you are, why 

not take the opportunities presented to you today by giving your life to the 

Lord Jesus Christ? Go ahead, take that step of faith and climb aboard! 

Have a blessed day and remember the One who gave it to you! - Kevin