Greetings dear friends and followers!
This morning I was getting ready to go out and my wife asked, "Have you everything you need for the meeting?" My answer was,"Yes I have!" Then came another question. "Are you sure?"
It was the second question that struck me! Having said I had everything then to be challenged by "Are you sure!" started me thinking.
So very often we take many things for granted. When we leave our homes, are we sure we have turned all the power off, are we sure the iron has not been left on, when we write a letter, are we sure we have said all the things we needed to say, when we ask the Lord to give us grace, are we sure we know how to accept it when he gives it, when we move out on to the road of life are sure we are safe in Christ Jesus, that is to say, are we sure of our Salvation?
Strange questions aren't they, but you know they are the everyday questions that need to be asked and to be sure of. Especially the last couple.
I remember singing in Church the old song that has these words; " Will your anchor hold in the storms of life, when the clouds unfold their wings of strife? When the storm tides lift and that cables strain, will your anchor drift or firm remain?
We have an anchor that keeps the soul, steadfast and sure while the billows roll; Fastened to the rock which cannot move, grounded firm and deep in the Saviour's love." Priscilla Jane Owens (1829-1907) Song 280 The Song Book of The Salvation Army. Verse 1 and chorus.
I recall in the Gospel that Jesus in speaking to Peter had a time when he was really asking Peter if he was sure of His love and devotion to Jesus; You will remember the occasion I am sure!
Let's be sure and read it again: After they had finished eating,Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord" he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said feed my lambs." Again Jesus said, Simon son of John, do you really love me?" He answered, "Lord, you know that I love you." The third time Jesus said to him, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was hurt because Peter asked him the third time, "Do you love me?" He said, "Lord you know all things, you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my sheep." (John 21: 15 - 17.)
I ask myself the question as I write, and invite you to ask yourself this question with me, "Am I sure of my love to and for Jesus right at this moment?" My answer may I share it with you? "Yes! A thousand times, YES!" I love Jesus with all my heart and soul and strength." Hallelujah!
God bless you today may you have a day that you sure will enjoy!
"Now faith is being sure of what we hoped for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 11: 1.
25 June 2009
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