How to Get the Blessing

From: Young Christian: Volume 11, 1921

• 1 min. read • grade level: 5

Christ, glorified at the right hand of the Majesty in the heavens, is presented by God to the whole world as the object of faith.

“Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in His blood, to declare His righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; to declare, I say, at this time, His righteousness: that He might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.” (Rom. 3:26²⁶To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. (Romans 3:26).)

“Faith cometh by hearing” (or, a report), “and hearing by the Word of God.” (Rom. 10:17¹⁷So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. (Romans 10:17).)

God presents salvation in His word in the simplest manner possible for all. You may have it either by looking, hearing, coming, or taking.

Look.

“Look unto Me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth.” (Isa. 45:22²²Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else. (Isaiah 45:22).)

Hear.

“Incline your ear, and come unto Me: hear, and your soul shall live.” (Isa. 55:3³Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David. (Isaiah 55:3).)

Come.

“Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matt. 11:28²⁸Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28).)

Take.

“Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” (Rev. 22:17¹⁷And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. (Revelation 22:17).)

Could God make it more simple? Reader, will you be simple? Whether you look unto Him in the glory, hearken to His voice, come unto Him with your burden, or take His free gift, it is faith in each instance, and God says you are saved.

Will you take Him at His word?

Christ “was delivered for our offenses, and was raised again for our justification. Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Rom. 4:25; 5:1²⁵Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification. (Romans 4:25)
¹Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: (Romans 5:1).)

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