“Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time” (1 Peter 1:5).

Allison was not looking forward to the cross country flight, which would be leaving in a few moments. At least the seat next to her was open, so she would have a little more room to relax on this very long flight. Just before the flight attendant closed the door, in popped an elderly lady, and wouldn’t you know it, she sat right beside Allison. Allison whispered to the Lord, “Oh Lord, you know that I am not looking forward to this flight. But I also know that You have a plan and a purpose for everything, so help me to make the best of this, and even help me to be a blessing to this person who has just taken her seat.” Within fifteen minutes after takeoff, the person seated next to Allison initiated conversation that opened the door for Allison to share her testimony. The lady sat quietly and listened to every word. Then tears came to her eyes and she softly said, “I have asked Jesus to be my Savior, but I am so fearful that I won’t stay saved. I am so afraid that I will lose my salvation. You seem very confident, but how can you be?” Allison took her to several Scriptures, including 1 Peter 1:5 and explained to the elderly lady, “We are kept by the power of God, not by our own good works, and certainly not by our own efforts.” For the next two hours Allison had the privilege of sharing Scripture with this dear passenger who truly had asked Christ to become her Savior but had never learned the wonderful truth of eternal security.

For today:  Aren’t you glad that the Lord not only saved you but that He keeps you?