November 1st is All Saints Day, the day Christians remember saints.
All Saints Day, also known as All Hallows' Day, or Hallowmas, is a Christian celebration in honor of all the saints from Christian history. It is observed on November 1st by the Roman Catholic Church, the Methodist Church, the Lutheran Church, and other Protestant denominations. The Eastern Orthodox Church and associated Eastern Catholic churches observe All Saints Day on the first Sunday following Pentecost.
Why do Christians celebrate All Saints Day? The Christian festival of All Saints Day comes from a conviction that there is a spiritual connection between those in Heaven and on Earth.
In Catholic tradition, the holiday honors all those who have passed on to the Kingdom of Heaven. It's the day of remembrance of saints. In fact, most of the saints suffered for the sake of Lord Jesus Christ. Christianity spread across the world due to the martyrdom of saints in the first 15 centuries. Church declared them saints because they lived a saintly life and shed blood for Jesus Christ.
We are all supposed to become saints like many of our famous saints. That will assure us a place in heaven. But it's not an easy task to follow in the footsteps of saints. It's a rough and narrow road full of dangerous curves and gutters.
God calls a "saint" anyone who trusts in Christ alone for salvation. We destroy that holy relationship and trust by our sins. We lose our salvation when we follow the path of Satan and his minions. The first and foremost thing to become a saint is to throw out Satan and his evil ideas from our life. Satan is the king of liar. He comes to destroy and kill.
Then follow the path and plan of Jesus Christ. Get the help of Holy Spirit to remain united with Jesus. Remember the words of Jesus: "I am the way, the truth and the life." Believe in Jesus. Trust in Him. For everlasting life.
We are all supposed to become saints like many of our famous saints. That will assure us a place in heaven. But it's not an easy task to follow in the footsteps of saints. It's a rough and narrow road full of dangerous curves and gutters.
God calls a "saint" anyone who trusts in Christ alone for salvation. We destroy that holy relationship and trust by our sins. We lose our salvation when we follow the path of Satan and his minions. The first and foremost thing to become a saint is to throw out Satan and his evil ideas from our life. Satan is the king of liar. He comes to destroy and kill.
Then follow the path and plan of Jesus Christ. Get the help of Holy Spirit to remain united with Jesus. Remember the words of Jesus: "I am the way, the truth and the life." Believe in Jesus. Trust in Him. For everlasting life.
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