Salvation is a Choice

1 Timothy 2:4
God wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. (NLT)

The world expects certain behavior out of those calling themselves Christians. Society has put anyone with that moniker in a box. The meaning of who a Christian is has been formed by the behavior of a few; none of which representing all Christians.

It doesn’t stop there. Christians expect certain behavior from other Christians as well. Some will only do business with another that claims to be a Christian. Because their expectation is based on their own ideals they may become disappointed if that businessman does not live up to them.

I have heard statements like "They call themselves a Christian so they should know better." This is another example of judging spmeone based on ones own expectations. This should not occur in any relationship if that relationship is to be successful.

He wants all His children to be saved. He wants us all in eternity with Him. Yet He knows many will fall under the spell of the enemy; many will not make it. He does not pick and choose who He wants to be saved and neither should we. We need to stop judging Christians and stop judging those who are not. We need to reach out to all His children and let them have the opportunity to choose.

Many will be saved, but not all will understand the truth. Step one is salvation, but with it does not come understanding.

It is up to each and every one of us to walk out our salvation. We need to press in and dig into His word. We need to talk to God every day. We need to pray without ceasing. He will put us around others that we may learn from. He will fill us with His knowledge.

Salvation is a choice followed with a step of faith. Walking out our salvation takes effort, and it is in walking that we gain understanding.

Did you walk a little more today?