Often on my daily hikes I will stop and take pictures. Since I am often hiking over slippery surfaces, I have to take great care when handling my camera. I am always aware of the water and mud around me and try to securely hold the camera in my hands.
When walking with our smallest granddaughter, we hold her hand. We don’t want her slipping away into some unseen danger. God does the same thing for those who trust in Jesus Christ and follow Him.
John 10:27-28 describes this for us when it says, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.” These verses refer to the sheep of God, those who have committed their lives to Him. It is God’s sheep who hear His voice and follow Him. God gives His sheep eternal life. And He holds them securely in His hands. No one will ever have the power nor the authority to snatch God’s sheep away from Him.
These verses offer great comfort and encouragement to those of us who have trusted in Jesus. The same confidence and strength is available to you today. God is standing by you right now with His offer of salvation and eternal life. All you have to do is receive His gift by acknowledging your need for Him and trusting that He will fulfill His promises.
Reluctant Retiree 