For
God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son that
whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting
life.
John
3:16
GOD GIVES EVERLASTING LIFE
This verse has always been
comfort to me as long as I can remember. It was on the list “to
memorize” for my third grade Sunday School class. It is interesting
how different stages of my life take on more meaning with Bible
verses. Faith grows.
About a year ago we were on our
Jerusalem mission trip. Our boat trip took us to Caperneum on the Sea
of Galilee. We visited St. Peter's house and the Mount of Beatitudes
What a restful place. In the garden, the eucalyptus trees had old
roots tangled around one another. A stone walk led to a stone wall
where we gathered and sang “Fairest Lord Jesus.” Our prayers
followed and I thought of my Mom in the hospital. Was she
comfortable...so many questions and thoughts, but I knew she was in
God’s care. She had insisted I leave on this trip.
Mom passed away October 14,
1994. She was 96 years old and ready to be with her Lord and loved
ones. Reading the Bible gave me strength and comfort. Easter gives
renewed hope and belief in life everlasting. I thank God for my many
blessings; but most of all I am thankful for my Mother and Father
taking me to Sunday School to learn about Jesus Christ.
Dear
God, our heavenly Father, we thank you for our many blessings. We
thank you for each new day. Help fill us with the Holy Spirit as we
prepare ourselves for Easter. Give us the JOY and renewed HOPE that
come from believing in you. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
Kerry
Butters
from the 1995 Lenten Devotional
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