The Law in 90 Days: Numbers 17-18
SCRIPTURE MEDITATION
John 10:29 (NIV); no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand.
This verse has been used by many as an assurance of salvation despite the choices and decisions
that one makes over the course of his or her life. But we know this is not what it is to believe in
Jesus. However, this verse can still offer great encouragement to us!
No man or devil can wrench us from God’s presence or protection. God is powerful; what He shuts
no one can open, what He opens no one can shut, what He tears down cannot be rebuilt, what He
imprisons cannot be released, what He withholds cannot rush forth, what He silences remains silent,
and those to whom He gives eternal life in His presence have abundant life forever!
So this verse CAN give us wonderful assurance and affirmation. Neither your circumstances, nor
your enemies, nor even your character struggles and failings can snatch you out of the Father’s
hand. And we must remember He is our Father. He wants to keep us close and lead us by the hand;
He wants to protect and defend us. Some people experience a taste of God, jump up to receive Him
into their lives, and then choose to walk away. They choose to disengage, they choose apathy, they
choose to rebel and refuse to repent. We don’t have to be in constant doubt of our salvation; we can
KNOW where we are going and we can live in communion with the Father. If you’re heart is stirred
when you read the Word, if you notice sin in your life and desire to change, if you love the Lord, if
you are even concerned about staying on track, you are in a good direction! But when God Himself
affirms us, it is powerful. If you continually doubt your salvation, ask the Lord to speak to you and to
affirm you through His Word.
PRAYER and MEDITATION
1. Do you worry about your salvation? Talk to the Lord about this. Ask Him for His word and
search the Scriptures. How does He want to encourage you today?
2. How have you experienced the power of God in your life? How has He protected you? Praise
Him for these moments and share them with someone today.
3. Spend time praying for the unsaved in your life.
