FOREVER IN SAFETY
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life (John 3:16).
Our opening verse implies that anyone who believes in Jesus Christ is severed from perishing. The offer of salvation and promise of eternal life through faith in Christ Jesus is open to every man, woman, boy and girl in this world—regardless of their background, nationality or past actions.
Also, notice the phrase, “should not perish”; it’s a legal expression: God has enacted a law that anybody who believes in Jesus should not perish. Let the words of Jesus in this verse always come to your mind. Every so often, declare, “I believe in Jesus Christ, and there’s an order, a law enacted by God that I should never perish. Therefore, now and forever, everywhere I find myself, I’m in safety; I’m separated from perishing!”
The psalmist tells us, “A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked” (Psalm 91:7-8). The Amplified Classic renders it even more beautifully: “A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand, but it shall not come near you. Only a spectator shall you be [yourself inaccessible in the secret place of the Most High] as you witness the reward of the wicked.”
It doesn’t matter how strong the flood is, or how fierce the fire may be. It doesn’t matter the weapons fashioned against you; you’ve been separated from everything that hurts or binds. No wonder Jesus said, “…nothing shall by any means hurt you” (Luke 10:19). There’s a law of the Spirit to that effect!
You’ve been detached from the debilitating effects and corrupting influences of this world, from the things that ruin men’s lives, because you’re in Christ. In Him, you’re in safety forever because your life is hidden with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3). Hallelujah!
CONFESSION
Blessed be God! My life is hid with Christ in God! I’m detached from the destructive forces of this world, severed from perishing because I believe in Jesus Christ. I walk in blessings, divine protection, joy, and peace, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Psalm 91:1-12, Isaiah 43:1-2, John 10:28, Romans 8:1
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Colossians 2:6-23, Isaiah 48-49
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Hebrews 3:1-11, Ezekiel 1-2
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