March 6, 2004	Read John 3:16-21
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.  Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
ETERNAL LIFE IS OURS The way I interpret this scripture is that if we ask God for forgiveness of our sins, he will forgive us. God loved us so much that he gave his only Son to suffer and die for all my sins. God’s love is showered upon us every day. His love is unconditional and consistently seeks the highest good for the one who is loved. Because God first loved us, we ought to love others as well. I never knew my dad’s father.  He died before I was born. From what I do know, he was one of the sweetest men there was. My grandma tells me that he couldn't always make it to church every Sunday. But he did believe in God. I know that he is in heaven and has eternal life because of the assurance of this verse. I know God will protect us. I was in a car wreck about eight years ago with my family. Our van was shredded to pieces. The highway patrol officer said that, when he pulled up to the scene, he thought there would be fatalities.  To his surprise, we all came out alive. Three of us have permanent injuries, but we believe God sent angels down to protect us, just as he promised in these verses. God loves us so much that he doesn't want any harm to come to us. Because of the tremendous love, I know I will join my grandfather in heaven someday. Dear God, thank you for sending your Son into this world that we might be saved.  Thank you for the assurance of eternal life, as John wrote. Always be with me, keeping my heart and mind always with you. ADAM WATKINS NINTH GRADE STUDENT

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