The Father's Love

Hello, my friends!

One of the most profound questions many believers wrestle with is whether salvation, once received, can ever be lost. This question touches the very core of our relationship with God and our understanding of His character.

The Promise of Isaiah 49

Isaiah 49 provides a powerful perspective on this question. In this passage, God poses a rhetorical question: “Can a mother forget her nursing child?” He acknowledges that even in the most sacred human relationship—that between mother and child—failure is possible. Some mothers might indeed abandon their children.

But then comes the divine contrast: “Yet I will not forget you!”

This comparison is striking. God doesn't simply say He's like a good mother; He explicitly states He's better than even the most devoted human parent. While human relationships can fail, God's commitment to His children stands unbroken.

Beyond Human Limitations

We often make the mistake of projecting human limitations onto God. We imagine He might be fickle, changing His mind, or withdrawing His love when we fail—because that's what humans do. But creating God in our image is essentially idolatry.

Our heavenly Father transcends human weaknesses and failures. His love isn't conditional like human love often is. His commitment isn't dependent on our performance. He's infinitely greater than any earthly parent in His capacity to love, forgive, and remain faithful.

Adoption into God's Family

When someone is born again, Scripture tells us they become a child of God—not temporarily, but permanently. Spiritual adoption into God's family isn't a provisional arrangement but an eternal reality. God promises never to forsake or abandon His children.

This means our salvation isn't hanging by the thread of our performance. It's not dependent on our ability to maintain perfect behavior or unwavering faith during difficult times. Instead, our salvation rests securely in God's perfect love and His unchanging promise.

Resting in Eternal Security

The doctrine of eternal security doesn't encourage careless living—quite the opposite. Understanding the depth of God's grace and the permanence of His commitment inspires gratitude and faithful living. We serve not from fear of losing salvation but from love for the One who has saved us so completely.

We can rest confidently in the unshakable promise that the God who saved us is powerful enough to keep us until the end. His grip on us is far stronger than our grip on Him.

Be blessed today my friends, as believers, we don't need to live in constant anxiety about our standing with God. Instead, we can move forward in faith, trusting in the perfect love that casts out fear, and the divine promise that will never be broken.

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