Bible in a Year:
I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.
Julio was biking across the George Washington Bridgea busy, double-decked thoroughfare connecting New York City and New Jerseywhen he encountered a life-or-death situation. A man was standing on a ledge over the Hudson River preparing to jump. Knowing that the police wouldnt arrive in time, Julio acted quickly. He recalls getting off his bike and spreading out his arms, saying something like: Dont do it. We love you. Then, like a shepherd with a crook, he grabbed the distraught man, and with the help of another passerby, brought him to safety. According to reports, Julio wouldnt let go of the man, even after he was safe.
Two millennia earlier, in a life-or-death situation, Jesus, the Good Shepherd, said He would lay down His life to save and never let go of those who believed in Him. He summarized how He would bless His sheep: they would know Him personally, have the gift of eternal life, would never perish, and would be secure in His care. This security didnt depend on the ability of the frail and feeble sheep, but on the sufficiency of the Shepherd wholl never let one be snatched out of [His] hand (John 10:2829).
When we were distraught and feeling hopeless, Jesus rescued us; now we can feel safe and secure in our relationship with Him. He loves us, pursues us, finds us, saves us, and promises to never let us go.
What makes you feel insecure in your relationship with Jesus? How do you feel knowing that your security in Him depends on His sufficiency and not your weakness?
Jesus, when I let go of You because of my sin, You never let go of me because of Your grace.
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Thank you.