May 6 , 2006
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I can lose a lot of things in life. A job. A wallet. A game. A friend. A loved one. Good health. The list is almost endless, but not quite. Powerful life-tsunamis can sweep away every possession I may have in life until they smash up against an immoveable, impenetratable, permanent, insurmountable, unbudging, and secure possession called eternal life. This far, but no further. Some barriers are made to withstand powerful earthquakes and bomb blasts. They may not be completely removed or obliterated but they can be damaged. But the eternal life of a believer is untouchable and unshakeable and without exception remains unscathed and undamaged despite the most fierce assaults.
Many believe they can be saved and lost again. That it is possible to accept Christ through faith but then lose Him through failure. How unfortunate to have this noose hanging around a believer’s neck. Turn to Christ and you’ll be saved – mess up and you’ll be lost.
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, whosoever heareth My word and believeth Him that sent Me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation, but is passed from death unto life. John 5:24.
My salvation and security depends 100% on what Christ did for me – not on what I am doing for Christ. Once you’re in, you’re in. But be sure you are in. One of the proofs that you are in or that you have eternal life is a genuine love for the One who died for your sins and a new desire to please God that never existed before. A desire to please God out of love – not out of fear.
If you are not sure you are saved, get it settled today. Remember it is for eternity. If you are a possessor of eternal life, join the millions of others today who will be sending up a little thank you note of praise and worship to the Lord.

Peter Ramsey

submitted by Russ Nesbit