Everytime I saddle up my horse, Samson, I have a plan of action. Those days are long gone when I used to get in the saddle, tool around, and let my horse decide when, where, and what we were going to do. Trust me, that's a recipe for a serious horse-wreck, and I had a few in the not-so-good, good ol' days. Now, I understand the importance of having a plan when I climb in the saddle. My life depends on it. I've also come to understand that there's something more important than the plan. I am more important than the plan. I am a living, breathing, person. And either I have the power and the authority to carry out my plan, or I don't. It all comes down to the one with the plan, and not the plan alone.

God's entire Word (the Bible) maps out a plan of salvation for you and me. But the plan would have been rendered useless if not for the man, and the only begotten son of God, Jesus Christ. He is the only one who has been given the power and the authority to accomplish God's plan of salvation in your life.

  

 GOD'S  SALVATION PLAN, AND THE MAN

  

You aren't born "saved". You can't inherit your salvation. You can't buy it, you can't earn it, and you can't win it. The trail from here to the cross is one you must take for yourself. If you want to be part of the plan, then you have to accept the man. And that starts at the cross.   

  

  

Are You Ready For

The Trail Less Traveled?

  

1. Realize you are a sinner.

"For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3: 23)

  

2. Realize the price of sin.

"For the wages of sin is death..." (Romans 6: 23)

  

3. Realize Jesus paid the price for sin.

"But God commendeth His love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5: 8)

  

4. Realize salvation is free.

"...the gift of God is eternal through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans 6: 23)

  

5. Realize you must call upon Jesus.

"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."

(Romans 10: 9, 10, 13)

  

  

Anybody lost out there on the trail?

  

Let's get real. I'm talking to somebody out there. Not just anybody. I'm talking to someone who is special, who is loved by God, and who was created for purpose, - God's purpose. I'm talking to someone who is fed up and tired of living your life without a plan. Would you like to meet the One who actually has a plan, - the real plan for you and your life? And what if I told you He not only has a specific plan for you, but he's the one with the real power and authority to back that plan up? Are you ready to make a choice? If so, you've just come to a fork in the trail; the intersection of life and death. Choose life, my friend. I invite you to pray this prayer with me right now, get with the plan, and change your life forever.

  

  

Lord Jesus,

I know that I am a sinner. But I believe that you died on the cross and paid the penalty for my sins. I also believe that you rose from the dead three days later, and you hold all power and authority. With all my heart, I believe that you are the Christ, the son of the living God, and I place my faith in you alone to forgive my sins. Thank you, Lord, for your plan of salvation, for making me a new creation from this day forward, and for giving me eternal life. Amen.  

  

  

*Susan Klaudt Horse Ministry and Susan Klaudt Natural Horse

Faith-Man-Ship are equine ministry outreaches of Kim and Susan Klaudt World Ministries, Inc., a non-profit ( 501 ) ( C ) ( 3 ) evangelistic ministry for the spread of the gospel. All gifts and contributions to this ministry are tax deductible.