“When they saw the boldness of Peter and John…they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus” (Acts 4:13). Queen Victoria had asked her chaplain if “‘one could be absolutely sure in this life of eternal safety?” He said he “knew of no way one could be absolutely sure.” John Townsend wrote the queen: “With trembling hands, but heart-filled love and because I know that we can be absolutely sure, even now, of our eternal life in the home that Jesus went to prepare, may I ask your Most Gracious Majesty to read the following Scriptures: Jn 3:16; Rom 10:9, 10; 1 Cor 15:51, 58. These passages prove there is full assurance of salvation by faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, for those who believe and accept His finished work.” She replied: “I have carefully and prayerfully read the portions of Scripture referred to. I believe in the finished work of Christ for me, and trust by God’s grace to meet you in that home of which He said, ‘I go to prepare a place for you.’”
Today’s Reading: Joshua 17-19 Memorize: Isaiah 7:14