TOPIC: FOREVER IN SAFETY
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” – John 3:16 (KJV).
Our opening verse implies that anyone who believes in Jesus Christ is separated from perishing. The offer of salvation and promise of eternal life through faith in Christ Jesus is open to every man, woman, boy and girl in this world — regardless of their background, nationality or past actions.
Also, notice the phrase “should not perish”; it’s a legal expression: God has enacted a law that anybody who believes in Jesus should not perish. Let the words of Jesus in this verse always come to your mind. Because it is a law enacted by God that you should never perish. Therefore, now and forever, everywhere you find yourself, always know that you are in safety; separated from perishing. The psalmist tells us, “A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked” Psalm 91:7-8 (KJV).
It doesn’t matter how strong the flood is or how fierce the fire may be. It doesn’t matter the weapons fashioned against you; you’ve been separated from everything that hurts or binds. No wonder Jesus said, “…nothing shall by any means hurt you” in Luke 10:19 (KJV). There’s a law of the Spirit to that effect.
You’ve been detached from the debilitating effects and corrupting influences of this world, from the things that ruin men’s lives because you’re in Christ. In Him, you’re in safety forever because your life is hidden with Christ in God “For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.” Colossians 3:3.
DECLARE: My life is hidden with Christ in God. I’m detached from the destructive forces of this world, separated from them that are perishing because I believe in Jesus Christ.
Pastor Alfred Samuel