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The scriptures contain excellent precepts that even children understand, but which are sometimes inaccessible to the most remarkable scholars. Ultimately, we must accept these teachings by faith. Scripture teaches: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for, and confidence in what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1 NIV).
Here are seven immutable truths that I rely on: realities that help me weather the storms of life and resist the lies of the enemy. When doubts and fears threaten me, His revelation is my anchor.
God’s love for me and my status as His child are free gifts. Merit, work or earnings play no role. Salvation is a gift of grace purchased and paid for by Jesus Christ and given to all who believe in Him. But I am sometimes tired of my weaknesses and spiritual warfare. When I feel this assault of faith, I cling to these promises.
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1. He chose me before creating the world
As long as I live on this earth, my body is limited, limited by space and time. But God is outside of time. It has always existed and always will exist. It is without beginning or end. He sees everything; there is no past or future in Him, only now.
Paul, a New Testament writer and disciple of Christ, wrote: “For he chose us in himself before the creation of the world… Through love he predestined us to adoption to sonship through Jesus Christaccording to his good pleasure and will – to the praise of his glorious grace, which he freely bestowed upon us in Him whom he loves” (Ephesians 1:4-6 NIV).
By faith I believe He chose me before He created the world. My future existence as a child was known to Him from the beginning of creation. Yet I had the freedom to choose and I came to him willingly. I can’t explain how this is true, but I believe God can do all things, as the Scriptures teach.
When doubts come to me and I wonder if I am safe, I cling to the truth that I was His before I was born.
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2. He considers me holy and righteous
Paul says, “For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. » (Ephesians 1:4 NIV). I don’t consider myself blameless. I know that I sin daily and do not measure up to God’s sacred standards. Jesus came to earth to be born and live a perfect life because He knew we were powerless on our own.
God looks at believers through the shed blood of Jesus Christwho took my sin and gave me his righteousness. Jesus gives his holiness to all who believe in him. He took full responsibility for our sins. I have come to God with confidence in the righteousness of Christ because I have none of my own.
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3. My life is hidden with Christ in God
Sometimes when I realize that I have failed to obey all of His commandments or compare myself to others who seem more godly and obedient than I am, I am tempted to wonder where I stand with God. But the truth is, once we are in Christ, nothing can separate us from Him.
Paul shared this amazing truth: “For you are dead, and now your life is hid with Christ in God” (Colossians 3:3 NIV). We cannot fully understand it, but once we accept Christ’s sacrifice for our sins, our old self is crucified with Him, and our soul is then hidden in Him. We are kept in Christ, and when God hides something, it is safe.
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4. No one can take me out of their hand
Jesus sometimes referred to his disciples as sheep. Speaking of those who believe in Him, He twice made this powerful promise: “My sheep hear my voice; I know them and they follow me. I give them eternal life and they will never perish; no one will pluck them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can pluck them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one” (John 10:27-30 NIV).
Once we believe in Jesus, we belong to Him forever. God Almighty has us in His hands and we are safe there. He is omnipotent, omniscient and sovereign over all that exists. How could anyone take us away from Him?
How reassuring to know that my soul is completely safe in Jesus. There are many possible ways to harm my body, and in fact, my physical being will one day die and decay. But my soul will live with Him forever.
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5. I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms
Paul wrote this amazing promise: “And God has raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly kingdoms in Christ Jesus. » (Ephesians 2:6 NIV). When we place our faith in Jesus Christwe join him in his death, burial and resurrection. We are resurrected with Him and, in God’s eyes, already seated with Him.
Being with Christ for eternity is not something that can happen; it’s a certainty. God considers it done. I’m already there. What an astonishing truth that I cannot understand, and yet it comforts my soul.
Paul explains this idea. “So we were buried with him through baptism into death, so that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live a new life. For if we have been united to him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united to him in a resurrection like his” (Romans 6:4-5 NIV). What a glorious promise! We will join our Lord in his resurrection and live with him forever.
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6. The Holy Spirit seals me
When we trust Jesus Christ as our Savior, he sends his Spirit to live in us. The Holy Spirit fills us and marks our soul as belonging to the Father. Scripture assures us: “When you believed, you were marked in Him with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit, which is a deposit for our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory” (Ephesians 1:13b-14 NIV). Jesus sent the Holy Spirit as our counselor, teacher, and guide. His power allows us to follow Christ.
How reassuring it is that “the Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God” (Romans 8:16 NIV). When I have been discouraged by doubt, the testimony of His Spirit in me has brought me peace.
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7. I am made perfect forever
From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture teaches that sin must be paid for with a perfect blood sacrifice: “Without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness… therefore Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many” (Hebrews 9:22b, 28a NIV).
Jesus lived a sinless life on earth and then offered himself as a holy, perfect, atoning sacrifice. He took our place and paid the price for our sins with his blood: “For by one sacrifice he has perfected forever those who are to be sanctified” (Hebrews 10:14 NIV).
He took all our sins and offered us his righteousness in exchange. In Him we are made perfect forever.
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8. We live and walk by faith
We are called to live by faith after believing in Jesus and being made righteous by his sacrifice. Paul describes the Christian life: “For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed, a righteousness by faith from beginning to end, as it is written, ‘The righteous shall live by faith'” (Romans 1:17 NIV). We believe in Jesus, follow him by faith, and claim all of his promises.
I cannot explain these seven promises, and no one can fully interpret them. But I believe his words with all my heart and am fully convinced that they are true. Thank you, Father, for your great love.
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Susan Aken is a writer, wife, mom, and follower of Jesus. She is originally from Oklahoma but has lived in Nebraska for years. In addition to writing, she has a passion for special needs and prayer ministries. She enjoys spending time with family, reading and photographing nature. She enjoys studying and teaching biblical truth. She believes that life is a journey and that we are all in different places. Jesus is everything to her and it’s all about grace. Visit it at susanaken53.wordpress.com or on Facebook.
Originally published on Tuesday March 25, 2025.
