Tag: 1st John 5:11-13
Blessed Assurance–Jesus is Mine!
Scripture reading for November 23rd: Ezekiel 31-33, 1st John 5
Key Scriptures: 1st John 5:11-13 “And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. I write these things to you who believe in the Name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life.”
John plainly states that God’s grace has given us eternal life through His Son. God wants no one to perish but all to have this gift. He wants no one to be uncertain about His promise of eternal life and the One who gives access, Jesus Christ. No one should live in fear or uncertainty, these truths were written that we might know for certain this truth.
Ezekiel 33:11 “Say to them, As I live, declares the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways, for why will you die, O house of Israel?”
Prayer: Lord, thank You for leading me to turn back from my sinful ways and for the assurance of eternal life through Your Son, Jesus Christ, my Lord! Amen!
I Know my Redeemer lives!
Scripture reading for May 25th: Job 18-19
The attack on Job’s character by his friends continues with Bildad the Shuhite in Job 18. Bildad harshly accuses Job of being wicked, evil and not knowing God. (Job 18:21) He tells Job of the destruction that awaits him if he doesn’t come to his senses and deal with his problem of sin. These statements are very presumptive and go against all that Job has tried to tell him. They certainly did not give Job any comfort and brought further suffering his way. (Job 19:2-3)
Job was being attacked and it forced him to evaluate his beliefs. He went to God for answers, but even God seemed to be against him. (Job 19:8) He was opposed by his own friends and even his wife. He looked at his own body, which was skin and bones and knew that he might not be long for this earth. He asked for pity from his friends and began to state his true feelings! (Job 19:21-22)
Job wished that his words would be recorded! His desire was granted and we are reading them today! He stated a belief that his redeemer lived–that he would see him one day, even if he died. This foundational belief in resurrection brings hope to us. It is what Christ gives each one of His followers! We know that we will suffer and eventually die while in this life, but that isn’t the end! We have a permanent dwelling place with the Lord to look forward to! (2nd Corinthians 5:1-2) To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord! (2nd Corinthians 5:8) There is the “blessed hope” as well, the soon appearing of Jesus Christ for His people! (Titus 2:13) We are watching for this hope, even while we live. There will be a sudden appearing of Jesus to take His people who are ready to be with Him! (1st Thessalonians 4:13-18) This will be a glorious day for each of us!
If you lack the understanding of a living redeemer and your personal redemption, today is a good day to do something about that. Ask the Lord for mercy and place your trust in Jesus Christ, His Son. Whoever calls on the Lord, will be saved!
“And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He who has the Son as life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.“ 1st John 5:11-13