The Assurance of Eternal Life
John 10:27-29 presents one of the most comforting and empowering truths in Scripture: the eternal security of those who belong to Jesus. True Christians are described as those who listen to His voice and follow Him. This does not mean their obedience is always immediate or without struggle, but their hearts are inclined toward Him, and their lives bear the mark of a growing dependence on His leading.
Why do believers follow Christ? It is because of the life He continually gives. This is not a one-time gift but an ongoing experience of eternal life—God's kind of life. It is a life marked by peace, joy, and love that surpasses all understanding. This life draws us, making every earthly possession and ambition pale in comparison to the richness of knowing Him.
Moreover, this life carries the assurance that it will never end. In a perishing world, we are given the certainty that we will never perish. This is not just an escape from destruction but an invitation into unending fellowship with God—a life that disdains death and looks forward to the glory awaiting us.
Finally, our lives are held securely by Christ and the Father. Picture a precious diamond held in the cupped hands of a master jeweler. Even if it were shaken or tossed, the diamond would remain perfectly secure. So it is with us—we are held by the Savior’s hand and the Father’s hand, and no power, not even our own weaknesses, can remove us from their grip.
Practical Applications
Listen for His voice: Spend time in prayer and Scripture, attuning your heart to the Shepherd’s leading.
Follow in trust: Even when obedience is costly or difficult, remind yourself of the eternal life you’ve been given and walk in His way.
Rest in security: Reflect on the truth that no one can snatch you out of the hands of Christ and the Father. Let this assurance give you peace and boldness.
Share the life: Encourage someone today with the truth of God’s eternal life and the safety found in Him.
Prayer of Trust
Lord, we rejoice in the eternal life You continually give us, a life marked by Your peace, joy, and love. Thank You for the unshakable security we have in Your hands and the certainty that we will never perish. We trust You to guide us, knowing that Your voice leads to life and that no one can take us from Your care. May our lives reflect the assurance and confidence we have in You, for Your glory and the blessing of others. Amen.
Final Thought
In Christ, we are secure, loved, and eternally alive. As we listen to His voice and follow Him, we can rest in the certainty that no one can snatch us from His hand.
(Credit: Insights drawn from Ray Stedman's Immeasurably More and photo credit to Unsplash