Secure In Christ

 Scripture:

“We know that God’s children do not make a practice of sinning, for God’s Son holds them securely, and the evil one cannot touch them.” ‭‭1 John‬ ‭5‬:‭18‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

This context of this passage speaks of sin and the believer. It says that God’s children don’t make a practice of sinning. It is no longer their nature to sin. The final words are so powerful because we see both God’s part and our part in walking this out. It says that God’s holds His children securely and the evil one can’t touch them. It also says, we don’t make a practice of sinning.

Application:

God wants us to know that we are secure in Christ and that our salvation is not a revolving door. God goes so far as to say that the evil one cannot touch God’s children. We have a powerful God who works with us to keep us on His path. We also have a part. We have to make a decision to follow God’s ways and not allow sin into our lives. Our confidence is not in ourselves, but in a powerful Savior who loves us and protects us from the evil one.

Prayer:

Lord, thank You for loving me, forgiving me, cleansing me, and keeping me close to You. Help me to hate what You hate and love what You love. Teach me to follow Your ways completely. Keep me from the evil one in every area. You are amazing and I appreciate You.

Jeff