“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.” Romans 10:9-10.
Salvation is not something we can earn by good works, effort, or personal perfection. It is a gift—completely undeserved, yet freely offered through the grace of Jesus Christ. Imagine someone handing you a beautifully wrapped present. The gift is already paid for; all you need to do is receive it. That is salvation. Jesus paid the full price at the cross, and all we are asked to do is open our hearts to receive what He has already given.
Yet sometimes, pride or doubt makes us hesitate. We may feel unworthy, or perhaps we’ve been chasing after fulfillment in other places. But the truth is, none of us are worthy on our own. That’s why God’s grace is so powerful—it meets us right where we are. If you’ve delayed or resisted His invitation, let today be the moment of apology before God. Say, “Lord, I am sorry for trying to live life my own way. I need You. Forgive me and make me new.” This humble confession opens the door for His mercy to flow freely into your life.
To be saved is to surrender—believing in your heart and confessing with your mouth that Jesus is Lord. It is the beginning of a new life, one filled with forgiveness, hope, and the assurance of eternal life. As Ephesians 2:8–9 reminds us: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. I confess that I cannot save myself, and I am sorry for the times I have tried to live apart from You. I believe in my heart that Jesus died for my sins and rose again, and I confess with my mouth that He is Lord of my life. Teach me to walk in Your grace daily, and let my life be a reflection of Your love and mercy. In Jesus’ name,