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- Memory Verse
- For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel (Colossians 1:5).
There was good evidence that the faith of the Colossian Christians was genuine. It was demonstrated in their love for all the saints. Watching the lives of these Christians one concluded they were real. Their earthly walk gave testimony that they were headed for heaven.
People who are going to heaven ought to love one another while on earth. Some expect to love others in heaven but they don’t seem to be practicing here below.
To live above with saints in love
Will be eternal glory;
To live below with saints we know
Is quite another story.
But love for one another is the identifying mark of those who are citizens of heaven:
“We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death…And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment” (I John 3:14, 23).
If love for others identifies those who are born again and are going to heaven, will others know your destination by your present attitude?
If not, it’s time for a change!
Daily Devotionals
“As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God…”
Psalm 42:1, 2
“Soul Food” is a daily devotional written by Dr. Jack Van Impe that brings God’s Word to life.
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- Memory Verse
- And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight (Acts 20:7).
Most Christians worship on Sunday. Some look upon this practice as sin. Charges are often hurled at earnest believers, labeling them as “sun worshippers” or even the recipients of the “mark of the beast.” Some who worship on Sunday are insecure as to the proper day and are easy prey for Sabbath-keeping groups whose Saturday worship may be but a tiny part of a whole system of legalism.
The honest Bible student must face the fact that Saturday is the Sabbath. But sabbath- keeping was part of the Law that was nailed to the cross: “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of any holy day, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ” (Colossians 2:14-17).
The first day of the week then became the day or worship for the New Testament Church. NO WONDER! This was the day of our Lord’s resurrection (see John 20:1) signaling complete victory.
Perhaps the spiritual meaning of the first day of the week is the most important reason for observing it as the day of worship. The Sabbath pictures the Law perfectly. Under law, one worked and then rested. The first day of the week pictures grace. Under grace, we enter into our rest in Christ and then we work to serve Him.
- Memory Verse
- And l answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest (Acts 22:8).
Paul must have told his conversion story many times. Five of these occasions are recorded for us in the Bible. He never tired of calling to mind what had happened to him on the road to Damascus. Here he is giving his testimony to a great company of people gathered in the court of the Temple in Jerusalem as he defends himself against accusations being made about him.
Most are familiar with the ingredients in Paul’s conversion: there was the light from heaven and the voice of Jesus questioning him about his persecutions and then, of course, his response. Imagine how surprised the persecutor of Christians must have been when he discovered he had been persecuting Jesus...that is what the voice said, “I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest.”
But how could that be?
Paul had never personally hurt Jesus...only those who professed to know Him as Saviour.
Now an important truth surfaces: Jesus feels all the hurts of His people. To persecute a Christian is to persecute Jesus.
Have you wondered just how close Jesus is? Consider this revelation given to Saul (Paul) on the road to Damascus. He not onlyknows every wound you experience but He feels it as well...even the one you are grieving over today.
Is your heart heavy? He feels the ache...the lump in your throat. You do not carry your burdens alone. And you do not need to seek revenge. Those who have injured you have inflicted pain on Jesus and they must face Him one day in judgment.
Be kind to other Christians. Don’t be guilty of hurting Jesus.
- Memory Verse
- For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ (Philippians 3:20).
This world is not our home.
We’re just passing through.
Strangers, Peter called us. Pilgrims. No wonder we don’t always fit in. We’re citizens of another country. Foreigners.
Our language is different, regardless of the mother tongue. Every earthly language has its carnal and spiritual tongue. For the vast majority of earth’s citizens everything centers in materialism and is punctuated with profanity. Using that same language there is a minority who speak the language of heaven, a divine dialect centered in Jesus and punctuated with praise.
The aim of heaven’s citizens should be different. While others hoard earth’s trinkets and struggle to own as much as possible of this troubled planet, the citizen of heaven remembers that there is a better land in which to invest. He is driven by a statement of his Lord that contrasted the owning of the whole world to the value of one soul.
Heaven’s citizens are good citizens of earth. They obey the laws, treat their neighbors with respect and kindness and work for thegood of the nation in which they live. They take part in worthwhile projects and bring a positive influence in any community. Still, they are not overwhelmed by earth’s problems, knowing that God is working out His purpose and that at the proper time, their Lord will come.
While traveling through this world, heaven’s citizens are not immune to earth’s afflictions. They catch cold, get the measles and sometimes have headaches. They even experience death because they are members of Adam’s race. But they know that life’s end can only take them home. And that is where they really long to be... heaven!
- Memory Verse
- That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth (Philippians 2:10).
Leonardo da Vinci took a friend to see and criticize his masterpiece, “The Last Supper.” Upon seeing the great work, the friend remarked, “The most striking thing in the picture is the cup!” The artist immediately took his brush and wiped out the cup, saying: “Nothing in my painting shall attract more attention than the face of my Master!”
The earth has known Jesus in His humiliation. The record of His life and ministry here is one of tears and the cross. His resurrection guaranteed the truth of His words and His deity. Still millions turn Him away even today.
He has ascended to heaven to prepare places for His own and to intercede for us. We shall go to be with Him at the end of life’s journey. One day He will return to take His bride to heaven. Those living at that time will not die but will be translated in a moment, caught away to heaven.
At the end of the Tribulation period, Jesus will come as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Then his full authority will be known and recognized by all. Every knee shall bow to Him and every tongue will confess that he is Lord of all. Some allow Him to be Lord of all now. They are headed for heaven but have a taste of heaven on earth. F. B. Meyer cried, “Oh for more of heaven on the way to heaven!” Then he explained that this is a prayer we can almost answer for ourselves by seeking more of Him who is Himself the heaven of heaven — the Lord Jesus.
Make Him Lord of all!
- Memory Verse
- We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord (II Corinthians 5:8).
Some doubt that Christians go to heaven when they die. They are unlike Paul. He was confident.
Some think that only 144,000 will make that blessed shore. Paul knew of no such limits on God’s grace.
Some think that the soul and body are one and that both will perish in the grave. Paul looked forward to a day when he would no longer be limited by the flesh. He anticipated being “absent from the body.”
Some think the saints will sleep in the earth until the coming of the Lord and that they will not see Him until the resurrection. Paul never entertained such thoughts. He knew that the moment he was absent from the body he would be present with the Lord. He was confident.
Some think that Christians will bypass heaven altogether and only reign with Christ on earth. Paul rejected such conclusions, knowing that at death he would be with Jesus — and he knew that Jesus was no longer in the grave. At the end of life he was homesick for heaven.
No wonder Paul could write: “O death, where is thy sting? 0 grave, where is thy victory?” (I Corinthians 15:55). He was confident.
If you have been entertaining doubts about heaven being the home of the saved, put those doubts out of your mind and be confident.
If you are saved and have been concerned about a long stay in the grave, erase those faulty thoughts and enjoy the hope of heaven. Be confident.
Life is short at it’s longest but death is not the end for one who has been born again.
I’m confident!
- Memory Verse
- For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better (Philippians 1:2).
An old Scotch preacher had struggled all through his ministry to help those who were facing death. He had difficulty in this part of his ministry because he had never himself conquered the fear of death.
Near the end of his life, he moved to another house. When all the furniture had been removed from the old home, he lingered there. His children had been born there. He had prepared hundreds of sermons within those walls. It was hard for him to leave. A thousand memories moved through his mind.
Finally, one of those helping in the move came to him and said, “Everything’s gone; and the new house is better than this one.”
It was just what he needed. The sermon in that statement was unforgettable. He understood Paul’s desire to depart and be with Christ because heaven is far better. The years that remained found him capable in aiding others to prepare for heaven.
There are many wonderful sights on earth... but heaven is far better.
Fond friendships are formed on earth... but heaven is far better.
Dream homes rise out of the minds of architects and under the sound of the builder’s hammer... but heaven is far better.
Sweet music is played by gifted people and it echoes in great auditoriums produced by famous orchestras... but heaven is far better.
And for the Christian, heaven is home!
- Memory Verse
- These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so (Acts 17:11).
Paul commended the Bereans because they searched the Scriptures daily. The Bible deserves our daily attention because it is the verbally inspired Word of God. Some doubt this foundational fact; yet without a dependable Bible, Christianity would crumble. Thankfully, there is ample evidence of inspiration.
The unity and harmony of this divine library is miraculous. Taking over 1,600 years in the writing, it stands without flaw or contradiction. It dwarfs all other literature, and withstands the test of the ages.
Fulfilled prophecy is another strong witness. Facts about nations, empires, and moral and social conditions were foretold centuries before their occurrence. Details about the incarnation of Christ were given with pinpoint accuracy.
The Bible also contains statements of scientific truth. Revelations concerning the suspension of the earth in space (see Job 26:7) and the roundness of the earth (see Isaiah 40:22) are just a few of its teachings that awaited acceptance while men struggled with now-discarded theories about our world.
Perhaps most convincing is the Saviour’s guarantee of the authority of the Scriptures. Jesus picked the most difficult portions of the Old Testament and associated himself with them. Creation, the flood, the destruction of Sodom, and the experience of Jonah, are all declared true by Jesus Christ.
Search the Scriptures every day.
Soulwinning is everybody's business. When our
Lord Jesus issued the Great Commission, He did
not direct it just to preachers, or the highly
educated, or the good talkers.
He sent us all... and made us all equally
responsible. Yet, sadly, I'm told that the vast majority of
church members today have not won another
person to Christ in the last 12 months. In fact,
most Christians surveyed said they have never
personally led anybody to the Lord.
Why? I'm convinced it is not because they don't
care. Most Christians I meet are very concerned
about the lost. They are praying for unsaved loved
ones and many are giving to support missionary
and evangelistic ministries. They rejoice to hear
good reports of precious souls won to Christ.
Why, then, have they not become soulwinners personally?
I believe it is because they feel unworthy and
unprepared to talk with another person about
something as important as his or her personal salvation.
"I don't know what to say... or where to find the
right scriptures," people often tell me. "And if
someone asked me a question, I'm not sure I'd
have the right answer. What if I said or did the
wrong thing and kept someone from being saved?"
Have you ever felt this way? Well, let me tell you
from my own personal experience that there is
something YOU can do for the Lord. You can
personally witness to others and help lead them to
make a decision for Christ.
Do what you can do!
soulwinning efforts of my church and this evangelistic
ministry. I have sung before thousands in crusade
and convention services... and to millions on
national television. I have been part of all the
outreaches of the Jack Van Impe Ministries over the
years, when more than 600,000 decisions for
Christ were recorded.
This is one of the great joys of my life. But even
more fulfilling personally -- and for my husband
-- is the opportunity to reach people on a one-to-one
basis. Let me give you an example of how
committed Jack is to this calling.
Just before one of our national TV specials was
aired, my husband felt impressed to personally
invite all the people in our neighborhood to watch
the program. He printed up a little flyer that said,
"Hi, neighbor," and included an informal
invitation to tune in, listing the day, time, and channel.
We didn't get home that night until about 9
o'clock, and Dr. Van Impe had a flight to catch at
6 o'clock the next morning. Besides, it was
storming, with rain and lightning. But he insisted
on getting the invitation flyers delivered. He got
on his bicycle and rode through the rain to each
house in the neighborhood. Who knows how
many did watch the special and hear the gospel proclaimed!
Be God's representative in your everyday living
I'd also like to share with you about the little
mission field the Lord has given me just a few
blocks from home.
I tell you this, not to call attention to myself, but
to show you that God has a ministry for each of us
-- a job we can do that no one else can accomplish.
When I'm not on the road with my husband, I
often stop by a small shopping mall near our
home. It has many convenient stores and shops,
and when I can spare a few minutes, I enjoy just browsing.
During my visits there, the Lord has given me
opportunities to witness to several of the workers
there -- waitresses and sales ladies -- and to lead
some of them to Christ.
Now, I didn't go there with my Bible under my
arm, looking for someone I could talk with. In
almost every case, the individual would approach
me and start the conversation.
Sometimes they'd say, "Why are you always so
happy? There's something different about you!"
Or when I asked how they were doing, they might
say, "I'm having a problem..." and begin to pour
out their heart to me.
They didn't care whether or not I was a Bible
school graduate or even what church I went to.
But they sensed my love and interest in them...
and they wanted to hear my personal testimony.
Helping them pray and accept Jesus was just so
natural and easy, then.
These girls might never have watched our TV
program, or attended a crusade or church service.
But right there, in their world, they were
searching and hungry... and so receptive.
You can be a soulwinner
There are people in your world that only you
can reach. They don't need you to preach to them,
or persuade them. They just need you to share
with them the same joy and power that helps you
through life.
Every person you work with or go to school with
...every waitress, or sales person, every visitor to
your front door may be looking for someone like
you -- a real, everyday, down-to-earth, flesh and
blood person -- to tell them about Jesus and how
to be saved.
When the opportunity comes, be ready. Show
love... tell what the Lord has done for you. The
Holy Spirit will do the rest.
If you're willing to do these simple things, you
can be a soulwinner. And what a thrill and joy to
help someone else accept the Lord.
Set a goal to win at least one person to Christ
this year. You can do it! And you'll discover why
the writer of Proverbs declared, He that winneth
souls is wise (11:30).
The instant I saw her I knew she was special.
She was only about 5 years old, and her smile
simply captivated my heart. Something about her
moved me and compelled my attention.
It was the closing night of our crusade in
Roanoke, Virginia, and after the service Dr. Van
Impe and I were sitting on the edge of the
platform, shaking hands and visiting with people.
A young couple came over to me and smiled up
at me so sweetly. There was such a wonderful
expression of the Lord on their faces. I leaned over
and shook their hands and greeted them, but they
didn't say a word.
That's when I saw her -- their beautiful little
daughter with a cherub face and an angelic smile
that wrapped itself around my heart. I motioned
to her with my finger and she came up on the
platform and stood in front of me.
As I looked into her eyes, suddenly I realized
that she couldn't talk -- both she and her parents
were without speech. So with the little bit of sign
language I know, I asked, "Do you love Jesus?"
And she signed back -- not only with her hands,
but with her eyes and her heart -- "YES... OH, YES!"
I was so moved... so overcome with emotion
that I also was mute for a long moment. There was
something in her look that spoke volumes.
Somehow I realized that this child knew the Lord
in a way that few people ever will. She had an inner
relationship with Christ so real and powerful that
His radiance glowed in her face and His joy flowed
out of her tender young life to touch everyone
around her.
I looked down into the faces of the child's
mother and father and saw their love and pride.
And I also saw that they had that special look. One
glance... and people could tell they had been with Jesus.
Because I couldn't understand the meaning of
all their signs, I was unable to converse very much
with them. But I had no doubt that they were able
to speak to Christ, perhaps in a much deeper and
more meaningful way than most of us do.
And they had taught their daughter well, and
had led her to know Jesus. Somehow I was
absolutely convinced that she had been on Christ's lap
often, even as little ones were centuries ago.
Do you have "the look"?
What do people see when they look at us? Can
they tell at a glance that we've been in the
presence of the Lord?
I love the beautiful Old Testament account of
how Moses went up to the mountain to meet with
God and to receive the Ten Commandments.
When he came back down into the camp of the
Israelites, his countenance shone -- the light that
emanated from his being told all the people at a
glance that he had been with Jehovah God.
Some time ago, a local television program
featured a man who was talking about how to have
the look that was right for you. He was stressing
the importance of choosing just the right
makeup, hairstyle, clothing colors, etc.
I believe that this is important. But as I watched
that program, I was struck with the thought that
even if we make the outer person look his or her
best, without the abiding presence of the Lord
within, we can never achieve the look that sets us
apart from the world.
What does it matter if people can look at me and
say, "My, doesn't she have an up-to-date look --
her make-up, her hair, her clothes, her grooming
are just impeccable!" If they do not see beyond the
outer shell, how real is my Christian testimony?
For all believers, one of our greatest joys should
be having people see Jesus in us -- sensing that
there is something different about us without our
saying a word.
The look of love
Not long ago, I had a beautiful, blessed
experience. I was trying on a dress in a shop when the
girl who was assisting me began to talk, and in
minutes she was pouring out her heart to me. She
told me her problems and asked for advice and
help. After I counseled with her concerning her
personal need, I proceeded to explain God's plan
of salvation and her greatest need of all -- to
accept Christ. So we were praying, and she
opened her heart to the Lord. Later, when I asked
why she came to me for help, she said, "There was
just something about you -- a certain look that
touched me."
What's in a look?
God help us to be so filled with His presence and
so overflowing with His love that we have our
Lord's look -- the look of love.
I've always felt that ashes were so worthless. If
you've ever looked into a fireplace after the fire has
gone out and the last embers are cold, what you
see is so empty and useless.
A few years ago when a disastrous fire struck
the company where the videotape masters of all
the past Jack Van Impe television programs were
stored, I felt so helpless. It was devastating to
think that so many months and years of hard
work had gone up in smoke -- at least 2.8 million
dollars' worth of production value was lost forever.
All that was left was... ashes!
But no -- suddenly the Lord let me see that the
value of those TV programs was not encased in a
few reels of videotape. Their real worth is
measured in the number of souls won to Christ -- the
decisions and rededications... those comforted and edified.
The work God wanted those tapes to
accomplish was done, and no fire could destroy their
eternal value. Satan might reduce their physical
form to ashes, but he can never erase the impact of
their gospel message on the hearts and minds of
millions of people around the world.
Mark Video Enterprises was one of the most
modern facilities in the world. Its vaults were
supposed to be among the safest, most fireproof
storage centers available. But they failed.
And the only thing that will last out of the ash
pile that was left is what was done for the Lord.
Tried by fire
I am reminded of what the Bible teaches about
that day when we all stand before the Lord. The
Apostle Paul wrote, and the fire shall try every
man's work of what sort it is (1 Corinthians 3:13).
If our lives have been invested for God, our
works will withstand the fire as if made of gold,
silver, or precious stones. But if our treasures have
been material things, they will burn up like wood,
hay, or stubble, leaving only ashes!
Oh, I want my works to have eternal value on
that day when I stand before the Master, don't you?
That's why we must put God's work first in our
lives and devote our time and energy to winning
souls to Christ. That's why Dr. Van Impe and I
implore you to help us carry out the Great
Commission and produce fruit that remains.
Perhaps you feel that the fires of adversity have
already swept across your life and everything
you've worked for has gone up in smoke. It may be
that all you can see are the ashes of what might
have been.
Well, I have good news for you.
Jesus came to restore you, to bind up your
broken heart, to free you from bondage, to give
you beauty for ashes! (see Isaiah 61:1-3).
Let His love heal you. Let His Spirit strengthen
and empower you.
Let His forgiveness make you over and give you
a new life. Rise up from the ashes of every failure
and disappointment that has marred your life and
begin anew.
Stand firm upon the foundation of the Lord
Jesus Christ and begin building a work that will endure.
Resting in the Reality of the Resurrection
Not too far from where I live is a beautiful
memorial garden where my father is buried. I pass by
there often, and many times I find myself
remembering the comforting words of Jesus in the New
Testament, spoken to a woman who had lost a
loved one in death.
I am the resurrection, and the life: he that
believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall
he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in
me shall never die. Believest thou this? (John
11:25,26).
Because I do believe Christ's promise, I have the
absolute, unshakable assurance that I will see my
father again some day. He is going to be
resurrected! Jesus said so, and He triumphed over
death nearly 2,000 years ago. Because He lives,
we shall live also.
Now, if Jesus had said, "I'm your resurrection
and life," and hadn't come out of the grave, I
wouldn't have very much hope that my father is
going to be resurrected... or that I will be. But our
Saviour did rise again. HE'S ALIVE!
My father's homegoing
My father, Rex Shelton, was so very dear to me.
He was a man of faith -- he had the assurance of
his personal salvation. He trusted completely in
Jesus. So when the time came for him to leave this
life, mother and all of us children were ready to see
his suffering end, knowing that he would be
ushered into the presence of Jesus for all eternity.
"Go on, Dad. We know you want to go. Go on,
Dad." These words of love, understanding, and
comfort were spoken by my brother Bob as our
father was drawing his last breath of mortal life.
My two brothers, their darling wives, and my
precious husband and I had gathered at my mother's
side from all parts of the country. She had not
called one of us. Through the drawing power of
God's Spirit, we had sensed that Dad was ready to
leave us, and we all wanted to be there.
How we praise the Lord for those closing days
and hours with him. We talked together, laughed
together, cried together, prayed together, and
loved together. The very presence of God was in
that hospital room each day and night, and we
experienced the serenity that He alone can give.
Oh, how great is our dear Lord to condescend to
care for our feelings, frustrations, and passions.
I had felt so helpless as I watched my father
suffer. We had prayed for a miracle -- for the
healing of his body. But, as the Lord said "no" to
Paul when he three times prayed to be healed of
his infirmity, so God had said "no" to us. Instead,
He promised a special reward and crown for Dad's
patience and suffering during those 11 months of
intense pain. Through it all, Dad never doubted
God's love, infinite wisdom, and plan for his life.
He knew Jesus was walking with him every
moment and that he was not bearing the pain
alone.
"My Lord is waiting!"
to my father's side as he pointed to the wall from
his bed.
"What is it, Daddy?"
"I'm walking through the valley of the shadow
of death."
With all the compassion and love I had within
me, I placed my hand on his and asked, "Who is
waiting for you on the other side?"
Great peace shone on his face and tears welled
up into his eyes as he replied, "My Lord... my
Lord is waiting."
The valley of the shadow of death is not hurtful
or painful for a believer. Just as it causes no pain to
drive through the shadow of a truck on the
highway, so passing through the shadow of death
brings but a temporary lack of full light and
brightness as we approach heaven -- where Jesus
himself is our light.
Just hours before Dad left us, he was still in
perfect control. In fact, his departing thoughts and
statements have implanted themselves into our
hearts forever. He prayed over us and shared one
final time his joy in knowing that we were all there
to strengthen one another in family communion
and love.
Finally, the doctor with whom my father had
shared his faith and the love of God for seven years
informed us that Dad would be gone before the
day ended. The nurses who had tenderly cared for
him placed a soft, white lambskin under his body
to ease the excruciating pain and through tears
expressed their sorrow at losing him. They knew
Dad well on that floor of the hospital and had come
to love him.
Resting on the Lamb
As we sat around Dad, praying, remembering
him, loving him, and clinging to the Lord and each
other for strength, I looked up and beheld my
father resting on that lambskin. "Oh, look at
Daddy," I exclaimed. "How symbolic of what is
occurring. He is resting on the Lamb!"
At 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 1981, Dad
left us for the home he had reserved as just a
young boy. He had opened his heart to Jesus
Christ in an evangelistic meeting and never
doubted his eternal destiny thereafter.
Dad's departure into eternity, infinity, and the
presence of the Lord was profound and sacred to
each of us as my mother, my brothers, and I held
his hands and touched his face one last time. How
privileged I was to personally witness the faith,
strength, and tranquillity God supplies to His
children when they pass through the valley of the
shadow of death. How satisfying it is for me to
know that one day very soon -- perhaps today -- I
will see Dad again. He was the one who had taught
me how to live, and he so beautifully taught me
how to die.
Every time I think of Easter and the resurrection
of Jesus Christ, I think not only of His
resurrection, but the promise He gave that all those who
have trusted in Him will be resurrected one day,
too. If the Word of God will not stand up in our
times of deepest need, what good is it?
But it does stand! I know personally, from my
own experience.
The truth of Christ's resurrection was sufficient
for my father. It is sufficient for me. And if you
have been redeemed by the blood of Christ, it is
sufficient for you.
I'm so happy that I have this assurance, and I'd
like to leave you with this challenging question --
BELIEVEST THOU THIS?