Taking God At His Word

Read: 1 John 5:1-13

These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. --- 1 John 5:13

The Bible In One Year:
Job 20-21
Acts 10:24-48

Many true believers in Christ are plagued with doubt about their salvation. Even though they have come in repentance and faith to Jesus as their Savior, they still wonder, "Will I really go to heaven?"

My late husband Bill often told about something that happened to him when he was 2 years old. One day he disobediently wandered from home and got lost. When his parents realized that he was missing, they went out searching for him. Finally, to everyone's immense relief, they spotted their tearful boy and carried him safely home.

Day later, Billy overheard his mother relate this incident to a visitor. When she reached the part where they went out searching for him. Billy began to relive the story. "Mommy, Mommy!" he sobbed. "Did you ever find me?" Surprised and deeply touched by his doubt, she embraced him and said, "Of course, my child! Don't you remember that happy moment? See, you're with us now, and we'll make sure that you always are." That comforted Billy, because he took her at her word.

The New Testament letter of 1 John was written to give believers the assurance of salvation. That assurance can be yours as you take God as His word. --- Joanie Yoder

Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
O what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. --- Crosby

CHRIST'S WORK MAKES US SAFE; GOD'S WORD MAKES US SURE.