“When you’re ready to quit, we’re ready to help.” I read those words on a vehicle ahead of me recently. They are meant to encourage folks to quit smoking. If you want help with this or other problems, you can call 1 800 218-2885, toll free. Research has shown that withdrawal symptoms, the leading cause of failure in efforts to quite, decrease more sharply for those who quit smoking cold turkey, than those who try to cut back slowly. Similarly, many plan some day to gradually become Christians. But becoming a Christian is not a gradual process. It is instantaneous. That’s because the moment we sincerely and humbly admit our spiritual needs and ask Christ to come into our lives, He responds immediately. He doesn’t need time to think about it. He is waiting for our call. He has already made provision for this by sending His Son to the cross. Remember? “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son…..
Pastor Alex Rockwell