Secure in Jesus
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38,39
We are not even one week into the new year and struggle with another school shooting, illnesses of family and friends, and the continuing devastation of wars. Are you wondering what will happen next, with more than just a little apprehension? Of course, we don’t know what the future holds..
But we do know the One who does know, the One who is the source of our hope. Through Scripture we have seen God, in Jesus, meeting our deepest needs, quelling our darkest fears. We look once again to Jesus—the Savior who has come, who now reigns in heaven until the day He will come again.
Words can only begin to describe the power and glory of the ascended Savior. He is the Lord of life. John describes Jesus as standing in long flowing robes. Long robes were worn by royalty, or at times of celebration. They were a sign of victory, security, and work completed. A person fleeing danger, or a worker could not be encumbered with a long robe. But Christ stands now and forever in flowing robes.
There is no threat to His kingdom; His redemptive work is fully accomplished. Children of this victorious King have eternal security, and strength to life lives of purpose, service and abundance. Every day may we all declare, “My comfort is that I belong to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ and nothing can separate me from Him.”
In a world of uncertainty, we thank You, Lord, for the comfort, hope, and peace we have because we belong to You. Thank You for being our security and allowing us to share in Your victory. Amen.