09. BELIEVE THE FATHER’S TESTIMONY

Scripture Readings: 1 John 5:9-13, John 3:36, 5:24, 1Cor 15:1-4, Luk 24:45-47

Key Verse: “And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life…” – 1 John 5:11-12

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DEVOTIONAL READING

True faith is not vague belief in “God.” It is believing in God, in His Son Jesus Christ, and believing the Father’s clear testimony about His Son.

The Father has revealed that eternal life is found in His Son alone, and that He gives the life to whoever receive Him.

God has also declared that His Son came to take away our sins and give us eternal life. And He has accomplished all these through His death and resurrection from the death for us.

“The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” – John 1:29

“And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.” – Luke 24:46-47

Belief in the Son of God Jesus Christ is believing Who He is, why He came, and what He has accomplished for us through His death and resurrection from the dead. that is how you receive Him and His life.

Rejecting this testimony leaves a person under God’s wrath; but thank God that you have believed.

“He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.” – John 3:36

Therefore, you who believe in the Son of God Jesus Christ – you have Him and His life. This truth secures your salvation on Christ’s finished work – His death and resurrection for you.

• You are no longer condemned.
• You have passed from death to life.
• Your name is written in heaven.

The enemy wants believers to live in fear and insecurity, but God’s own testimony settles it. Let this produce joy, not anxiety. Live as one who belongs to God — with gratitude, holiness, and unshakable hope.

Do not doubt what the Father Himself has declared. Believe His record, rest in Christ, and walk boldly in the assurance of eternal life.

“These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.” – 1 John 5:13

Personal Reflection:

• Have you moved beyond a general belief in God to specific faith in what the Father has said about Jesus and what He has done for us?
• Can you list the key points of the testimony of God the Father concerning His Son Jesus that you have believed?

Life Application

• Meditate on 1 John 5:11-13, John 3:14-16,36. Let them settle every doubt about your salvation.
• Know indeed that you are save – born again with eternal life in you. Confess this to yourself
• Encourage another believer in the confidence of their salvation today.

Prayer Points

• Father, thank You for Your clear testimony about Jesus and for giving me eternal life in Him.
• I silence every voice of doubt and condemnation with this clear truth.