Truly Living

Jesus said, "Very truly, I tell you, whoever believes has eternal life."
-John 6:47 (NRSV)

AFTER my father's funeral, I stopped by the house I grew up in, to spend time with my mother. As I was leaving, she asked if I wanted anything of my father's. I asked if I could have his old wallet. When I was a kid, I loved to look through his wallet. Breathing in its leathery smell and touching its texture, and knowing my dad had touched it, made me feel close to him.

When I got home later that evening, I looked through the wallet. In one of the pockets, I found an old, folded piece of paper on which my father had written, "Lord Jesus Christ, I confess to you my sins. Come into my heart and forgive me for all the sins I have ever done. Thank you for forgiving me, Lord Jesus." As tears began to roll down my face, I heard the quiet voice that I had come to know well as God's voice within me. He's truly living now were the words whispered to my heart. I was reminded of the scripture: "I am telling you the truth: he who believes has eternal life" (TEV).

At that point I knew that I would see my dad again. How wonderful that we have the promise of eternal life in Jesus Christ!


Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for your promise of eternal life offered to all. Amen.


From: UpperRoom Devotionals - Jay Wollenburg