Beloved brethren, I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, I want to share a message that resonates with the heart of the Gospel: "Come as you are." This is an invitation from the Lord, an open call to every soul, regardless of your past, your present, or what you perceive your future to be. 

In John 7:37, it is written, "In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink." Here, Jesus extends His arms wide, offering His living water to anyone who thirsts. This is an invitation that transcends all human barriers—be it gender, status, or background. It is an invitation to come and be refreshed, to come and be renewed.

The beauty of the Gospel is that it does not require us to be perfect before approaching the throne of grace. Romans 5:8 reminds us, "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Our Lord seeks those who are willing to come to Him with an open heart, ready to receive His love, forgiveness, and transformation.

The call to "come as you are" is not just about acceptance; it is about transformation. When we come to Christ, we are not left in our broken state. The Holy Spirit begins a work in us, molding us into the image of Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 declares, "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." This is the promise of new life, a life where we are continually being renewed and restored.

As you come to Christ, be encouraged to seek spiritual understanding. Proverbs 4:7 says, "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding." It is through understanding and knowledge of the Scriptures that we grow in our faith and walk in the light of His truth. As the Spirit of God hovers over the earth, He seeks those who are willing to be vessels of His light and truth.

Let us also remember that coming to Christ is not a one-time event, but a lifelong journey. We are called to daily come before Him, to seek His face and His will for our lives. Matthew 11:28-30 offers us comfort, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

In this journey, prayer becomes our lifeline. It is through prayer that we communicate with God, lay our burdens at His feet, and receive His guidance and strength. Let us cultivate a vibrant prayer life, coming before the Lord with honesty and humility.

As we close, let us pray:

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the open invitation to come to You just as we are. We ask for the grace to lay down our burdens and to accept Your love and transformation in our lives. Lord Jesus, help us to understand our positional advantage in You, and grant us a greater consciousness of our oneness with You. Holy Spirit, align our beliefs and ideas with the truth of God's Word, and transform us from the inside out. May we connect everything in our lives to Your divine purpose. We ask all these in Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ

4/16/2025: Today's message

Come as you are