SECURE IN HIS GRASP

God is strong and can help you not to fall.

Jude 24

You and I are on a great climb. The wall is high, and the stakes are higher. You took your first step the day you confessed Christ as the Son of God. He gave you his harness—the Holy Spirit. In your hands he placed a rope—his Word.

Your first steps were confident and strong, but with the journey came weariness, and with the height came fear. You lost your footing. You lost your focus. You lost your grip, and you fell. For a moment, which seemed like forever, you tumbled wildly. Out of control. Out of self-control. Disoriented. Dislodged. Falling.

But then the rope tightened, and the tumble ceased. You hung in the harness and found it to be strong. You grasped the rope and found it to be true. And though you can’t see your guide, you know him. You know he is strong. You know he is able to keep you from falling.

A Gentle Thunder
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Today's Scripture in Context

Note: This may not have been a special Word for you today but I have found myself on both sides of this subject. I have experienced the times of needing the strong hand of God securing me when I have fallen off the cliff. I have also experienced the joy of having been rescued by the Almighty. Today’s Word is a wonderful reminder of the faithfulness of the One who promised.

[1]Lucado, Max; Gibbs, Terri A.: Grace for the Moment: Inspirational Thoughts for Each Day of the Year. Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman, 2000, S. 199