These things have I written unto you who believe in the name of the Son of God in order that you may know that you have eternal life.
Are you sure today that you have eternal life? To be sure of anything brings hope. Assurance gives peace, joy, and freedom. What a comfort and encouragement it is to know something for sure. If you knew that today you would have a great day with no problems or struggles would that not give you hope. It is also true with eternal life. Do you desire an abundant life with meaning and purpose? Would you like to know that when you leave this earth in death that you will spend eternity with God in heaven? You can know for sure.
You may be one of those people who say, "Well, I hope so," or " I guess I'll know one of these days," or maybe you are unsure as to just shrug your shoulders when asked that question. Well, here is good news for you. The Bible, God's word tells us that we can know. If you believe on the Lord Jesus Christ you can know for sire. The assurance of your salvation and the hope of eternity are based on faith; the faithfulness of God and our faith in Him. You can know you have eternal life God's word says it. John is writing to Christians to assure them that if they believe in the name of the Son of God, they will KNOW they are saved from hell and have been given eternal life.
The lack of fear of the future, the peace of the present and the hope of eternity are all the result of Jesus' death and resurrection and your faith in Him. You can know you have eternal life. You don't have to live in fear or doubt about God's love and salvation because it is not determined by how you feel or think, but according to what God says.
What God says in His word is that if you will believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God you will not only have eternal life, but you can know you have it. You know this is true because God's Word says it. You can trust God and His word.
Would you place faith in Jesus today?
___________________Today's personal note from Dennis
Greetings from Starbucks in beautiful Tempe, AZ
I do pray you had a wonderful Easter. The celebration of our Lord's resurrection reminds us all of His victory for us. Sandy and I enjoyed having Johnny, Mandy and Collin sit with us in worship at church on Sunday. I participated in the service by doing a monologue of Thomas. Memorizing the script was hard but very rewarding.
Johnny had an opportunity on Sunday afternoon to hunt for Easter eggs. His first Easter of course. What fun it was to watch him. Collin enjoyed the hunt, especially the eggs with cash inside. Collin is currently playing soccer each Saturday. I get to take him to practice two evenings a week. We are both enjoying soccer. His team won
Saturday 4 to 3.
Burke was in a children's drama at church on Good Friday evening. He played the part of Satan. He had a fight on the stage with Jesus. Quite an exciting battle. Of course in the end Satan was defeated. Praise the Lord for that.
Bennett is hard at work on his spring musical. His school is presenting "Guys and Dolls." They are rehearsing until 9PM each day. Needless to say he is tired. The musical is this week end and next at his school.
Sandy is finishing her ladies Bible study. She has really enjoyed teaching.
Several of you have asked about my preaching schedule. I need your prayers for preparation and continued health and strength to preach God's word.
April 29-May 2 Revival in Lebanon, Missouri
First Baptist Church of Tempe
May 20 (all three morning services 8,9:30,11:00)
June 17 and 24 (all three morning services 8,9:30,11:00)
July 15 and 22 (all three morning services 8,9:30,11:00)
August 5 (6PM service)
August 19 and 26 (all three morning services8,9:30.11:00)
September 2 and 9 (9:30 Intersect Contemporary Service)
August 12 at United Church of Christ in Globe, AZ
Several months ago I asked that you pray for opportunities to preach and teach. YOUR prayers have been answered. Thanks. As you can tell by our schedule we will be spending most of our summer in Tempe. If you are looking for a nice warm place to have a vacation; come see us. The pool is open and the sun will be shining.
Thanks again for your prayers, concerns and notes of encouragement. I so appreciate you. If you know someone who might like receiving The Encourager please send me their name and email address.
God bless you with new friends and a renewed relationship with others. Don't ever forget that God loves you. ~ DGW
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