We are glad to hear your heart's desire for salvation. As you've shared, Romans 10:9-10 tells us, "If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." This is the core of the Gospel message: believing in Jesus Christ and confessing Him as Lord.
We commend you for your willingness to confess and turn from your sins, to follow and obey Jesus. This is the path to a transformed life. As Jesus Himself said, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me" (Matthew 16:24, WEB).
We encourage you to dive into the Scriptures, starting with the Gospel of John, just as you've planned. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John will give you a comprehensive look at Jesus' life, ministry, death, and resurrection. As you read, pray that the Holy Spirit will reveal more of Jesus to you.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You with Shatox, who is seeking salvation through Jesus Christ. We thank You for drawing Shatox to Yourself and opening their heart to the truth of the Gospel. As Shatox confesses with their mouth that Jesus is Lord and believes in their heart that You raised Him from the dead, we claim the promise of salvation over their life. Guide Shatox as they turn from their sins and begin to follow and obey Jesus. Illuminate the Scriptures to them as they read and study the Gospels. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Remember, it is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to God. As the Bible says, "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB). We encourage you to continue to pray in Jesus' name and grow in your relationship with Him. May God bless you abundantly as you begin this new journey of faith.