✝️✨Pastor Daren Mehl Quote: “Eternal life is in him and him alone.”
Bible Verse: John 3:36 (LSB) — “He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.”
Devotional Summary: John ends this passage with both a promise and a warning. Jesus came from heaven and speaks the words of God, so His testimony is true. The Father loves the Son and has given all things into His hands. Everyone who believes in the Son has eternal life, not because of personal success but because of Christ’s saving work. Jesus died for sinners and rose again, and those who trust Him are welcomed into His family. As the sermon reminded us, believers are sealed with the Holy Spirit, who teaches us God’s truth and makes us witnesses of Jesus.
But John 3:36 also says that the one who does not obey the Son will not see life, and God’s wrath remains on that person. We should not soften this warning, because the danger is real. It should move us to prayer and loving witness, not fear for those who belong to Christ. We cannot save a friend or family member by our own words; God gives life, and He calls us to share the good news clearly. As we speak of Jesus, we can trust His grace rather than our performance. Take one name before the Father today, asking that this person may hear, repent, believe, and live.
Reflection Question: According to John 3:36, why does believing in the Son matter forever, and how might the Holy Spirit guide me to share that hope with one person?
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Your Son to die and rise again so that sinners may receive eternal life. Holy Spirit, teach me to take both Your promise and Your warning seriously. Remind me that salvation is found in Jesus alone, and guide me to speak His truth with love and courage. Prepare the hearts of those I know who do not yet believe, and give them grace to repent and trust the Son. Keep me resting in Christ’s faithfulness as I bear witness. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
Psalm: Psalm 96:2 (LSB) — “Sing to Yahweh, bless His name; proclaim good news of His salvation from day to day.”
Reflection Song: “In Christ Alone” — Keith Getty and Stuart Townend (performed by Keith & Kristyn Getty). Worship video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBNFNfH89SA
Why This Song: This hymn points to Christ’s death, resurrection, and saving love, giving believers hope as they witness to others.