[Country Scene, North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii]
The scene above is tranquil. The horses are calm and content, and all is safe.
Webster's 1828 dictionary tells us that "a tranquil mind is essential to happiness." In today's chaotic world, tranquility can be like an impossible dream.
But God.
If you have a close, intimate, personal love relationship with God through Jesus Christ, it is possible to be calm and at peace.
"Thou will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee." - Isaiah 26:3
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." - Jesus at John 14:27
Following is a short sermon clip by Charles Spurgeon on "The Safest Place" :
In the above sermon, Spurgeon draws on John 10:28. Following is John 10:28-29:
(28) "And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of My hand. (29) My Father, which gave them Me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of My Father's hand."
Talk about security and safety! What better place to be than in God's and Jesus' hands! That is true only if you are a born again true believer in Jesus, and that you have cultivated a close and personal love relationship with Him and God.
You draw close to the good Lord and develop a strong relationship with Him when you pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17) and are constantly devouring God's Holy Word. It is in that way that you come to a greater knowledge of Him and Jesus, and learn to love Him more and more. As you appreciate His attributes and learn more about Him and His great love, you will become more aware of His presence and His guidance in your life. You will feel safe and secure "in His hand." Even if someone takes your life, or you die of natural causes, you will still be "in His hand" - only in heaven after death. What a glorious promise and a grand hope !
If you are a true believer in Jesus as the Savior, no one can "pluck" you out of His hand or out of the Father's hand. No man, no devil can tear you from the Lord's hand and heart.
[Famous Old Tree, North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii]
In verse 29 of John 10, it says, "My Father is greater than all." Adam Clarke in his commentary tells us : "More
In other words, there is no power in man or devils to defeat the purpose of the Redeemer to save His people. We can discern our safety if we truly, humbly, and daily commit ourselves to God and Jesus. Our perseverance is the only way we can have evidence that we are His people.
[Hanalei Taro Fields, Island of Kauai, Hawaii]
"I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep; For Thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety." - Psalm 4:8
"The fear of man bringeth a snare: But whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe." - Proverbs 29:25
It is evident that the above Scriptures point to faith in Jesus as the only solution....the way to eternal life and peace and safety. We are living in the last moments of the last days. Jesus will return very soon to rapture His Bride, true believers, to be with Him in heaven. Will you be among those taken up to meet Him in the clouds?
To be rapture ready means that you have repented of your sins and that you have been born again..... a spiritual rebirth, by believing in Jesus as the only way to heaven and to God the Father. Jesus died a cruel death so that we, if we but have faith and belief in Him, could gain eternal life. He was our substitute on the cross; He paid the price for our sins. He is our Redeemer.
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father , but by Me." - John 14:6
"Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." - John 3:3
"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." - Jesus at John 3:16
The good Lord did not make salvation difficult. The above verses make it clear that it requires faith in Jesus as the Savior.
Won't you turn to the Lord in faith now?
He is waiting for you with open arms of love and forgiveness.
Following is a song on John 10:27, 28 :
"Anything that endures for a shorter time than the soul does is incapable of satisfying the soul." - Dr. Ravi Zacharias
"We choose daily to surrender our will, our emotions and all we are to Jesus and follow Him. It is not denial of self of things, it is putting Jesus at the center and the core of the heart of all your decisions and walking in that every day." - Dr. Charles Stanley
Have a blessed and Christ centered weekend...... and life!!
