“These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life,and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God” (1 John 5:13).
Today’s verse gives us the assurance of salvation. There is no maybe or perhaps that this verse is so. We can know, beyond any doubt, we are saved. And, in knowing we are saved, we know for sure we have eternal life. Our life on earth and all its circumstances is temporary. We can look with hope toward eternity. Plan your future with eternity in mind.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Today’s PreThanksgiving focus is Future Construction.
Pray that future construction projects would bond believers and form congregations.
Brian and Melissa Lewis family. Inset: Bob and Brenda Lewis family
Brian Lewis, FWBHM team missionary to Clarksville, Tennessee, writes:
As a kid, I never experienced what it was like to attend an established church. My early memories of church include rented facilities, home Bible studies, construction, and the close relationships we forged. Numerous meals were consumed around kitchen tables while I eavesdropped on conversations of dreaming, planning and establishing a church. Some of my best memories were at the construction site. With hammers in hand, friendships grew even deeper; thoughtful spouses showed up with meals prepared. Kids used nearby mounds of dirt as their playground. Excitement grew. Families bonded. A congregation was being formed.
Thirty years later, things have come full circle. I’m in the same place, but from a different perspective. We are in the construction phase, but I’m at the grown-ups’ table—dreaming, planning, and working to establish a church. I just hope my kids are eavesdropping.
