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OUR DAILY BREAD                     Wed., November 2, 1994
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READ:  1 John 5:1-13

           "TAKING GOD AT HIS WORD"

   "These things I have written to you who
    believe..., that you may know that you
    have eternal life."

               - 1 John 5:13

Sadly, many true Christians are plagued with doubt about
their salvation.  Even though they have come in repentance
and faith to Jesus as their Savior, they still wonder,
"Am I REALLY saved?"

My late husband Bill often told about something that
happened to him when he was 2 years old.  One day he
disobediently strayed from home and got lost.  When his
parents realized that he was missing, they went out
searching for him.  Finally to everyone's immense relief,
they spotted their tearful boy and carried him safely
home.

Days later, Billy overheard his mother relate this
incident to a visitor.  When she reached the part where
they went out searching for him, Billy began to relive
the story.  "Mommy, Mommy!" he sobbed.  "Did you ever
find me?"  Surprised and deeply touched by his doubt,
she embraced him and said, "Of course, my child!  Don't
you remember that happy moment?  See, you're with us now,
and we'll make sure that you always are."  That settled
it for Billy.  He simply believed her word.

The New Testament letter of 1 John was written to give
believers the assurance of salvation.  That assurance
can be yours as you take God at His word.

    -- Joanie E. Yoder

 He who gave Himself to save me,
 Now will keep me to the end;
 In His care securely resting,
 On His promise I depend.

    -- Henry G. Bosch

 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
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 Christ's work makes us safe;
 God's Word makes sure.

 THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:  Luke 18-21

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