In Acts 19, we see the seven sons of Sceva try to cast out a demon “by the Jesus whom Paul preaches.” The demon says to them in verse 15, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?" The demons know who Jesus is. They also know if Jesus lives in you. The sons of Sceva thought you just needed to use Jesus’ name to cast out the demon. They didn’t have a personal relationship with Him. You can’t expect to get a job at a big corporation using the bosses son as a reference if you don’t know him. It’s the same way with God, you can’t live eternally in heaven if you don’t know Jesus personally. Jesus died to pay our debt of sin that we couldn’t pay ourselves. By being covered in Jesus’ blood, we are recognized as children of God.
Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus? If not, you can make that decision today. You can pray the following prayer and really mean it in your heart: “Dear Lord, I admit that I am a sinner. I have done many things that don’t please you. I have lived my life for myself. I am sorry and I repent. I ask you to forgive me. I believe that you died on the cross for me, to save me. You did what I could not do for myself. I come to you now and ask you to take control of my life, I give it to you. Help me to live every day in a way that pleases you. I love you, Lord, and I thank you that I will spend all eternity with you.” If you made a decision today, would you please let us know? We would love to help you in your new relationship with Jesus by providing you with some materials.
