LUKE 13:3
UK 013:3{A French naval officer whose ship had been captured by Lord Nelson, was brought aboard the flagship. Walking up to the great British Admiral the defeated officer offered Nelson his hand.
"No," said Nelson, "your sword first, please."
That is the gospel. Many would take Christ's hand and say that He is a noble character. But what saith the Scriptures?—
"If thou shalt confess with thy mouth Jesus as Lord, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from among the dead, thou shalt be saved." Rom. 10:9, R.V.
Surrender your rebellious will first; confess your guilt; own Him as your Lord and Savior; then Christ will take your hand and never let it go.