The words sound simple. A choice sits before each one.
"I tell you the truth, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life." John 5:24; NIV
Jesus makes bold statements here. The first reflects the validity of what He said--truth. The second requires a response to hear and believe. The results ring loud and clear. When one hears and believes he receives eternal life and crosses from death to life.
The second response clangs with sadness. When one doesn't hear or believe, he receives condemnation. Eternal life is withheld and he remains in death.
May each one who reads this today, choose to hear and believe, if they haven't already. What did you choose today? I'd like to know.
Father, use these words to bring one reader to a new relationship with You. Amen.