Oh, To Be Secure in Christ...

"I am His by purchase and I am His by conquest; I am His by donation and I am His by election; I am His by covenant and I am His by marriage; I am wholly His; I am peculiarly His; I am universally His; I am eternally His."    - Thomas Brooks

What comes to mind when you think of the word “secure?” According to the KJV Dictionary, the word “secure” implies “safely” or “without a doubt.” Other dictionary definitions are “assured,” “stable,” or “trustworthy.”

Now, take a moment and try to think of as many things as you can that would fit neatly into these definitions. Next, how many would satisfy the requirements without any changes or modifications?

Finally, how many, if any, would hold to the defined terms, as stated, forever, that is, eternally? What you have left is an illustration of how ephemeral or short-lived the things of this life are. Nothing here on earth is everlasting.

Only Christ can offer us security that is eternal; otherwise known as “eternal life.” An important point to bring up here, is that there are no monthly fees, payments, or long-term agreements involved here. It is a free gift of God (Romans 6:23).

You see, God is not a peddler who offers eternal life for purchase. He is quite the opposite. God is an incredibly gracious King who promises “eternal life” without any payment, or price. His Son Jesus Christ took care of that once and for all (Hebrews 9:12; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20).

Okay, you’re probably wondering, “What’s the catch?” or “Are there any strings attached?" There is one thing, one requirement, that must be satisfied in order to obtain this “gift” from God. It is given to any and all who “believe” in Jesus Christ (John 3:15-16).

This “eternal” promise is nothing to take lightly; God would never do that! Eternal life given, and then taken away would be a lie or falsehood. We never have to worry about God’s Word changing, They stand forever (Psalm 119:89; Matthew 24:35).

Our goal, as believers in Christ, is to gain "eternal security." But this isn't something that can be acquired through our knowledge. actions, or works. It is established in the nature of God. This is an important point than many overlook.

The reason security is even possible is because Our Savior Jesus Christ is acting as our intermediary, and His blood is the conduit by which we can be received by God (Hebrews 10:19; Colossians 1:20).

Thus, to be secure in Christ is to believe that He can provide everything we need, protect us from evil and misfortune, and, most importantly, protect and maintain our loving relationship with both Him, and our eternal salvation (2 Timothy 4:18; 1 Peter 1:4).

Scripture: Colossians 1:13; 1 John 5:4; 1 John 5:5; Romans 11:29; Ecclesiastes 3:14

Prayer: "We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true by being in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life."  - 1 John 5:20

In His name always,

Emily