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Take the Son
(Author Unknown)
A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection, from Picasso to Raphael. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art.
When the Vietnam conflict broke out, the son went to war. He was very courageous and died in battle while rescuing another soldier. The father was notified and grieved deeply for his only son.
About a month later, just before Christmas, there was a knock at the door. A young man stood at the door with a large package in his hands.
He said, “Sir, you don’t know me, but I am the soldier for whom your son gave his life. He saved many lives that day, and he was carrying me to safety when a bullet struck him in the heart and he died instantly. He often talked about you, and your love for art.’ The young man held out this package. ‘I know this isn’t much. I’m not really a great artist, but I think your son would have wanted you to have this.” Continue reading
In the Hand of God
John 10:27-29
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.
These verses should be a great comfort for God’s people. If we belong to God, then we are his children (or sheep, as he says here). We can hear his voice whenever we belong to him. No only do we hear his voice, but he knows us and we follow him.
He goes on to tell us that he gives us eternal life when we belong to him. Life everlasting – never ending – continuing forever! How wonderful that promise is. And he gives us even more promises in these verses.
He promises that we will never perish. We will not be destroyed! That is great news, especially in today’s world. You know, earthly things may be able to destroy our bodies, but they cannot destroy our souls. We are promised eternal life and to be indestructible. But, he does not stop there either.
Jesus says that his Father (who is also our Father) gave us to him. We belong not only to God, but also to our big brother – Jesus! And – no man can take us away from them (pluck them out of my Father’s hand). We are sitting constantly in God’s hand – he is taking care us – protecting us!
How peaceful to know that God has wrapped his loving hand around us and nothing can destroy us. I can sleep very peaceful tonight with those thoughts.
Until next time,
Linda Sedrick Pearson
