Have you ever reached a place and think, “I made it”? When we have received salvation from God, we are in that position.
“28I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.” – John 10:28-29 (ESV)
Once we have received the gift of salvation, we are protected from any ultimate harm. We are eternally safe.
Here is where I get a bit befuddled. We will still meet hardships and a need to fight through the difficulties that other may have as well. And if I have received eternal life and have eternal safety, why would I have these difficulties presented to me? Because I am human and remain a sinner on this earth.
The difference is that I am now a part of the flock of Jesus. The good shepherd creates a safe area for the sheep. The sheep themselves are still in danger, of the wolves and other difficulties that come with being a sheep, but the good shepherd protects them even to the point of death as he fights off the evil that surrounds them. Jesus does the same for us. As His sheep, He protects us from the evil around us. It is still there, but we are forever protected against the dangers of this world as He fights off those dangers for us.
When you look out into the world in front of you, are you focused on the dangers? Are you grateful for the safety provided by your salvation? Are you eternally safe thanks to your eternal life?
Trevor's Thoughts 