Ahhhh, another truth from The Daily Bread. I listen to so many folks talk about how they "hope" they make it to heaven. There are very few things a person can be sure about in this life. Because of this "free will" we were all blessed in the fact that our lives can become a daily mess. However, when I trusted that God really did love me, really did provide his son, Jesus, as my sacrifice for MY sins, and that I really, really was saved. I put my anchor down. Nothing was more sure in my life. I was saved! No matter what happens in this life, He will never leave me. If you have trusted Him to save you, never doubt that you are saved. That you are going to spend eternity with Him. To think anything else would be a slap in His face, and we do that enough. Keep the faith! And now, the Bread: Frank, Ted, and I were fishing for bluegill on Rice Lake in Ontario, Canada. We were on a pontoon boat, and the fish were really biting. Busy baiting and hooking, we slowly became aware that the action had slacked off. Then we realized why: The boat was no longer sitting where we had put it. A strong wind had come up and pushed it across the water. The anchor could not hold us and was sliding across the lake bottom. We hauled it up, returned to our hot spot, and re-anchored. We were moved away again. After a third try, we went back to shore. We could not get our anchor to grab and stick. When it comes to our salvation, our hope is anchored in the promise of God and the work of Jesus Christ. The winds and waves of doubt, discouragement, and spiritual attack by the evil one can cause us to think that we are adrift and salvation from God is not secure. Not so! God has given His promise that our salvation is sure, and He cannot lie (Heb. 6:18-19). Our hope is securely fastened in Jesus Christ who redeemed us once and for all when He died, rose again, and ascended to heaven. Our anchor is the Rock unmovable—Jesus Christ. His limitless love holds us sure and steadfast. We have an anchor that keeps the soul, Steadfast and sure while the billows roll; Fastened to the Rock which cannot move, Grounded firm and deep in the Savior’s love. —Owens Our anchor is the Rock, Jesus Christ.
Posted on: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 10:30:58 +0000
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