Find & Follow Jesus, Quarter 4නියැදිය

Devotional:

“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 (NIV)

These verses from Romans cut straight to the heart of the gospel. Paul doesn’t list a set of religious tasks or moral achievements as prerequisites for salvation. Instead, he points to a simple, yet profound act: confess and believe.

“Jesus is Lord” is not a casual statement. It’s a declaration of surrender, of transferring authority from ourselves to Him. It means acknowledging Jesus not only as Savior but as the ruling King over every part of our lives. And that’s paired with a deep, heart-level belief that God raised Jesus from the dead—a belief that affirms His victory over sin, death, and the grave.

This confession and belief aren’t just religious phrases—they mark a total transformation. We are justified—made right with God—when we believe. We are saved—rescued and made new—when we confess that belief outwardly.

For some who were born into Christian families and attended church all their lives, they might assume that is good enough. But this verse is clear that we are to make this declaration. Salvation is both deeply personal and boldly public. It’s not about earning God’s favor; it’s about receiving it through faith and aligning our lives with the truth of who Jesus is. If you’ve made this confession, take a moment to rejoice in the miracle of salvation. If not, the invitation still stands: believe in your heart, and declare with your mouth—He is ready to meet you there.

Prayer:

(Pray this out loud)

Lord Jesus, I believe that You are the risen Son of God. I declare that You are Lord of my life. Help me live every day as someone saved, justified, and deeply loved. I daily transfer the authority of my life to You. Amen.