In the mid 1950s one motor show displayed more than just cars. It also featured the Hope Diamond (the largest blue diamond in the world).

One afternoon a thunderstorm came through the city, lightning flashed and the lights went out. Immediately lorry drivers with their torches rushed to the special display and formed a circle around the armed guards who were already there. The diamond was now safely guarded with two levels of security.

In John 10 Jesus described the security of His people: “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand” (v.28). When we know Jesus as Saviour, we’re secure in His hands; we cannot lose our salvation. But there’s another level of security. Jesus continued, “My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand” (v.29).

The Hope Diamond was quite safe with two levels of security. How much more are we eternally safe in the hands of Jesus and His Father, the Almighty God!

Christ’s work makes us safe; God’s Word makes us sure.

Author

Anne Cetas

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