John 10:28-29 (KJV)

28 "And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand."


One of the greatest lies Satan whispers to all of us is that we can lose our salvation. He stirs up doubt, fear, and worry, causing us to question whether we’re truly saved or not. Thankfully the words of Jesus tell us the opposite of our thoughts. If you believe in him, you are eternally secure. In John 10:28, Jesus promises us one thing. "I give unto them eternal life." Eternal life isn’t temporary. It isn’t based on your performance, your works, or your ability to hold onto God. It’s based solely on Jesus, who holds onto you! Many people worry about whether they’ve done enough to stay saved. But salvation was never about what we can do, it's about what He's already done. On the cross, Jesus declared, "It is finished". He didn’t leave anything undone. His sacrifice was complete, perfect, and eternal.

The gospel isn’t about what you achieve, it’s about what Jesus has already accomplished.

Your righteousness isn’t based on your ability to avoid sin, it’s based on Jesus’ obedience and his eternal sacrifice. Sadly, many people don't believe this simple truth. Satan has a simple strategy, he makes you doubt your salvation, in order to steal your joy and distract you from sharing the gospel. When you focus on your works, your failures, or your feelings, you begin to lose sight of the truth. That is why God calls us to walk not by sight, feelings, or circumstances, but by faith. You must believe that Jesus has made you holy, righteous, and blameless in God’s sight. Your salvation doesn’t depend on your performance but solely on Jesus' sacrifice.

Doubt comes when you focus on "you", whereas faith comes when you focus on Jesus.

The beauty of salvation is that it’s a gift, not a wage. We don't do anything to work for it. When you believe in Jesus, you can rest in the assurance that your salvation is secure. God doesn’t break His promises, and He doesn’t change His mind. Once you are saved, you are always saved. 

Eternal life isn’t something you can earn, so it’s also not something you can lose either. I hope we can let go of the worry and fear that Satan tries to plant in your heart. Trust that Jesus’ sacrifice was enough. When doubts creep in, remind yourself of God’s promises. That he chose you over his only begotten son. He reconciled us forever!

Amen!