by Desiree Bustamante

God will always keep us secure in this sinful world.

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“Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault.”
Jude 24 New Living Translation

Our paper delivery person missed our driveway. The paper was resting precariously on top of the branches. It amazed me that it didn’t fall into the middle of the bush where it would be harder to retrieve. The bushes are also visited by a lot of bees this time of year, so it was another hazard to avoid.

As followers of Christ, we must keep our guard up as we face dangers. Temptations leading to sin, the influences of false teachers and distorted truths can creep into our lives and lead us astray.

While deceptions and lies may try to unhinge our faith, our Savior will protect us. Of course, we all still sin, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be steadfast in our efforts to live a holy life. God understands our struggle with sinful tendencies, but He will always hold us up.

God loves you and is able to keep you from stumbling. Ultimately, your confidence doesn’t rest in you, doesn’t rest in your ability, it rests in the God who is able. God is able to present you blameless in His presence because of what Christ has done.

We need not fear that we will fall away from God, for it is He who keeps us upright. Our security does not rest on us. We rely on His power, not our own, to carry us through life and death. Not only does He help us stand in our weakness, but He does so with the utmost joy, because we are His beloved children.

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