READ 1 John 5
Faith is the fundamental principle in overcoming the world and giving us eternal life.
 
INSIGHT
John writes: "Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?" (v. 5). Faith is the victory that overcomes the world. John wants us to have assurance of our salvation. So he writes further: "And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life" (vv. 11-13). If you believe in Jesus as Your personal Savior, you have the Son of God and you have eternal life.
 
PRAYER
Thank the Lord that He has given you eternal life in Jesus Christ:
I exalt you, my God the King,
And bless your name forever and ever.  
I will bless you every day;
I will praise your name forever and ever.  
The Lord is great and is highly praised;  
His greatness is unsearchable.  
One generation will declare your works to the next
And will proclaim your mighty acts.  
I will speak of your splendor and glorious majesty
And your wondrous works (Psalm 145:1-5).
 
Pause for praise and thanksgiving. Now pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
Turn to me and be gracious to me,
For I am alone and afflicted.  
The distresses of my heart increase;  
Bring me out of my sufferings.  
Consider my affliction and trouble,  
And forgive all my sins (Psalm 25:16-18).
 
Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind, and pray this affirmation to the Lord:
If you keep my commands you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love (John 15:10).
 
As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:

• Faithfulness with your treasures
• Revival in the United States
• Your activities for the day

 
Finally, offer this closing prayer to the Lord:
Bless the Lord, all his armies,
His servants who do his will.  
Bless the Lord, all his works
In all the places where he rules.  
My soul, bless the Lord!
(Psalm 103:21-22).