A young soldier, interviewed on TV, shared how his small Bible had been passed down through generations of his family—all soldiers who carried it into battle. He felt protected by it and, after a close friend was killed in the Falklands War, found comfort in Revelation 21:4. He believed his friend was in a better place, like many who hope good people go to heaven. Some carry Bibles or religious symbols as good luck charms—like crosses or St. Christopher emblems—without knowing the One they represent. But Jesus made it clear: My sheep hear My voice … and I give them eternal life (John 10:27–28). True assurance comes from believing in Him. John wrote, You may know that you have eternal life (1 John 5:13). As Paul declared, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8). Believer, rejoice!
