There are nearly 4,000 recognized faiths around the globe though almost 75 percent of the people in the world follow one of the five main faiths which include Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, and Islam.

So, it is easy to assume that each time someone is called to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, he or she is being called into one of the popular world religions since Jesus Christ is connected with Christianity. But accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior is so much more than a call to join a religious cult, it is a call of destiny.

Accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior is akin to setting sail on a profound voyage of the soul. It’s a journey marked by discovery, surrender, and transformation—a journey where the destination is not a place, but a profound relationship with God, Himself.

Why is the call to follow Jesus so different?

The Word of God clearly states that “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved” Acts 4:12.

In other words, coming to Jesus is not just about selecting one of the ways to God or identifying with a faith because it is a reasonable thing to do. It is about the salvation of the soul of man. It is about redemption from the coming judgment on the human race because of sin. What every man does about Jesus has eternal consequences. You may find a long list of religious piety and traditions in any world religion but if you want to be saved, Jesus is the way John 14:6.

So, if the call to make Jesus Christ Lord and Savior of one’s life is this important, how can you accept Him?

1. Acknowledge Your Need. Accepting Jesus begins with recognizing your need for salvation. There is a feeling of inadequacy that every man feels. There is an inner vacuum, a space that man doesn’t know how to fill. We often come to our wit’s end. We experience situations and challenges that reveal man’s powerlessness. We struggle with sinful habits, addictions and all kinds of evil desires of the flesh. We desire to attain a state of perfection but we soon realize we cannot do so. We try to please God and man through good works but we discover they are not enough. Indeed, all have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory Romans 3:23. Acknowledging your spiritual deficiency and the need for a Saviour is the first path to accepting Jesus as your Lord.

2. Believe That Jesus Can Save You. The next step to accepting Jesus as your Lord and Saviour is for you to put your faith in His ability to save you. You must believe that He is the Son of the Living God and that He came to the world. He was born of a virgin. He died on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins and He rose back to life on the third day. He was taken up to heaven and He will return. You must believe that through his sacrifice, you can be forgiven and have eternal life John 3:16. “For with the heart one believes unto righteousness…” Romans 10:10.

3. Repent and Confess Your Sins. Sin was the thing that separated us from God. Putting your faith in Jesus requires that you intentionally confess your sins and repent of them. Repentance means turning away from your sins and turning toward God. It involves a genuine change of heart and a commitment to living a life that honors God Acts 3:19.

4. Confess Your Faith In Jesus. It is not enough to believe in your heart, you need to affirm your faith in Jesus by confessing it with your mouth. Confess your faith in Jesus as your Lord and Savior. You can do this through prayer, expressing your belief in Jesus and your desire to follow him. Romans 10:9 says confession with the mouth alongside faith in the heart is what leads to salvation.

5. Invite Jesus Into Your Heart. Ask Him to come into your heart and begin to live there by the Holy Spirit. Revelation 3:20 says, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” This implies that He will be the one in control of your life henceforth. You will allow Him to lead and direct your life from this moment. You will no longer do anything that will hurt or grieve Him.

6. Seek Spiritual Growth. It will soon seem as if you didn’t accept Jesus as Lord and Saviour if you do not seek to grow in your knowledge of Him. You received the power to become a child of God when you invited Him into your life; that power is released as you grow. Grow in Him through daily fellowship with God in reading the word of God, prayer, and fellowship with other believers in a local church. Become accountable to other believers and leaders who can support and encourage you in your faith journey.

7. Share Your Testimony With Others. Nothing solidifies your salvation experience through Jesus Christ like sharing your faith in Him with others. By sharing your faith in Jesus with others, you make it easy for people to know where you stand and you are also making Jesus known. Remember that your journey to accepting Jesus as your Lord began when you heard about Him from someone. Initiate someone else’s journey to salvation by sharing your faith with them. One of the first things Paul did as soon as he got converted was to preach the gospel Acts 9:20-21. You do not need a theological certificate to do this. All you have to do is share with people what Jesus has done in your life.

If you have taken these steps, you have become a child of God. The Bible calls you a new creature. Yes, you may not have any special feeling; your skin color may not change but there is a transition from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of God. You will prove this to be true as you passionately walk with God daily. Your salvation experience and who you are in Christ will become more of a reality to you as you spend time with Jesus daily praying and feeding on His word.

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