# 1 John 05 #soap ## Title: He Holds Us Securely ## Scripture: (1 John 5:18) “We know that everyone fathered by God does not sin, but God protects the one he has fathered, and the evil one cannot touch him.” (NET) ## Observation: After all John has seen through life, this is one of his final words of encouragement to the Church. John was there from the beginning. He walked with Jesus. He witnessed Jesus’ transformation on the mountain. He was the only disciple at the crucifixion. He was the first disciple to reach the tomb to see it was empty. He walked with the others throughout the early days of the Church. He was also there when persecution ramped up. He lived through the destruction of the Temple. He would likely have heard of the death of all his friends, including Peter and Paul in Rome. After all this, he encourages the Church to remember that God still holds us securely. When you come to the end of your life, you will say the same. As the words of a song say, “If I knew then what I know now. I would be still and let You work it out.” ## Application: Take a minute to remember God’s faithfulness in the past. If He was faithful then, He will be faithful now. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for always being on time.