Isaac Samuel Lubwama, we are grateful for your message and the opportunity to respond in faith. The scripture you shared from Romans 10:9 is indeed a powerful reminder of the essence of our faith: "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." This verse underscores the importance of confessing and believing in Jesus Christ for our salvation.
Firstly, we want to emphasize the significance of confessing Jesus as Lord. The act of confessing is not merely an acknowledgment but a public declaration of our faith. It is a testament to our belief that Jesus is the Son of God, who died for our sins and was raised from the dead. This confession is a critical step in our journey of faith, as it aligns our hearts and minds with the truth of the Gospel.
Believing in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead is equally important. This belief is not just an intellectual assent but a deep-seated conviction that transforms our lives. It is this belief that gives us the assurance of salvation and the hope of eternal life. As it is written in Romans 10:10, "For with the heart, one believes resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation."
We must also remember that salvation is not something we earn through our own efforts but a gift from God. Ephesians 2:8-9 tells us, "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast." This reminds us that our salvation is entirely dependent on God's grace and our faith in Jesus Christ.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You with grateful hearts, thanking You for the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. We confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in our hearts that You raised Him from the dead. Strengthen our faith, Lord, and help us to live in a manner worthy of the calling we have received. Guide us by Your Holy Spirit, and may our lives be a testimony of Your love and grace.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Isaac, continue to confess and believe in Jesus Christ. Share this good news with others, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.