Inseparable

​Romans 8:38-39 ~ “For I am sure 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.”
 
Do you belong to Christ? Then be sure of this, there will be nothing to separate you from Him. The greatest expression of His love has been shown in the death and resurrection of Jesus, and all who have come to know the LORD have been bound to Him with the unbreakable cord of His almighty love. This day, as we consider God’s word, let us grasp this very promise of the LORD, for such is the character of the Almighty that His promises will never fail.
 
Today, my friends, let us wax warm with the hope of everlasting life. For all who are bound to the LORD in salvation are fixed with the certainty of a glorious inheritance. Hebrews 6:17-18 give us clear encouragement in this regard, “So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he guaranteed it with an oath, so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us.” God cannot lie, it is impossible for Him. And thus, with a guarantee of salvation for all who call upon the Name of the LORD, we discover that we have a strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope.
 
Which brings us to our first consideration—are you sure? The opening of our text for today begins with those very words: “for I am sure.” Many have a wishful desire to believe they are saved. They want to think that somehow their works will warrant them a place among the saints in glory. Or, if they are of the kind that dismiss the wrath of God completely, they believe that not one person will fall into the everlasting perdition that awaits the rebellious. But those people are not sure for they hold onto a hope that has no foundation at all. And, beloved, you must be sure. Otherwise, without the certainty of salvation, your heart will tremble at every anxious moment and every unwanted thought.
 
But, my dear Christian, you can be sure! You can hold onto the salvation of Christ Jesus without wavering in doubt and unbelief. For you do not hold salvation in your hand, but Jesus holds you in His. You are saved not of your own merit, strength or resolve—you are saved because of the love of God in Christ Jesus our LORD. Consider Romans 8:34, “Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.” Jesus is the One who has the right and authority to condemn (see John 5:27). But this is also the One who died for all who would believe. Do you see it? The very One who has the right and power to condemn is the One who has paid the ultimate price to free us from condemnation. How then could He turn around and condemn those who have come to Him by faith? He will not. And more, He is also the One interceding for us.
 
So, let’s ask a question… if Jesus won’t let us go, is there anything that could take us from His hand? And that I am sure you have guessed, is our next consideration. As our text declares, nothing “will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” The Apostle Paul goes through a list that covers all bases. From superior forces such as angels or rulers to extreme circumstances like death or life, nothing will be able to rip you away from the saving grasp of the King of kings. But what about some future catastrophe? Not even things present or future has power greater than Jesus. Be encouraged with the words of John 10:28-29, “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand.” The security of your salvation does not rest in your hands, or by your power or with your wisdom. It all rests with the LORD Almighty.
 
He has taken upon Himself to save a people for His very own, and all who believe on the LORD Jesus are those people. Do you believe in Jesus? If not, then my friend trust in the LORD for the salvation He offers. He will deliver you from your sins. He will rescue you from judgment, having taken it upon Himself, and you will be saved. And, if you do believe on the LORD, then my brother or sister in Christ, rest your trembling doubts and know that the LORD who died for you is the One who has secured you in His eternal home. If you are born again, you will be, and even now are, inseparable from Him.
 
In His Grace,
Pastor Michael

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