Not a neighbor in sight and protected on several sides, living high on a mountain. Secure; you bet it is. Beyond these physical things, just the scenery and those beautiful clouds evokes a feeling of serenity.
I wonder, can anyone of us say that we feel completely secure today? Think of it – how many times a day does your phone ring with people trying to sell you something or deceitfully attempting to trick you into revealing your personal information?
Is anything safe? Can we be sure of Anything? Well, I know of something…
Matthew 16 ( World English Bible )
Mat 16:13, Now when Jesus came into the parts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?”
Mat 16:14, They said, “Some say John the Baptizer, some, Elijah, and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.”
Mat 16:15, He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”
Mat 16:16, Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Mat 16:17, Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.
Mat 16:18, I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my assembly, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
Those who acknowledge Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God (vs 16) are truly safe. For they have been added to the assembly which Christ has built. There is no power in heaven or Earth that can overcome God’s will for those who have chosen HIM as their LORD and Savior. (vs 18) see also 1Cor. 10:4; 1Pet. 2:8 along with Matthew 7:21ff..
If you are a Christian – THIS MEANS YOU!
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