Pastor Stephen Dedman

“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.”
‭‭John‬ ‭10‬:‭29‬

In the midst of life’s uncertainties and trials, there is one constant source of security and comfort for believers – the unwavering love and protection of our Heavenly Father. Jesus reassures His followers of this truth, emphasizing the immeasurable security found in being held in the hands of the Father.

The assurance is twofold. First, Jesus affirms the greatness of the Father, emphasizing His sovereignty and power over all things. The One who has given believers to Jesus is greater than any force or enemy that may seek to harm them. Nothing and no one can stand against the omnipotence of God.

Second, Jesus declares the absolute security of those who belong to the Father. Just as no one is able to snatch the sheep out of the hands of the shepherd, so too is no one able to snatch believers out of the hands of the Father. His grip is firm, His love is unwavering, and His protection is unyielding.

Rest in the assurance that His love never fails, His promises are true, and His protection is absolute. And let us live each day with boldness and faith, knowing that we are secure in the hands of our Heavenly Father, who is greater than all.

Pray

Lord, thank You for the immeasurable security and comfort found in Your loving embrace. Help me to trust in Your sovereignty and Your goodness, knowing that no one can snatch me out of Your hands. Help me to live each day with confidence and faith, knowing that I am secure in Your unfailing love. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Then He touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith let it be to you.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭9‬:‭29‬

The New Testament is rich with accounts of the miraculous works of Jesus, displaying His power to heal, restore, and transform lives. Matthew 9:29 captures a powerful moment when Jesus encountered two blind men. Their story serves as a profound reminder of the role faith plays in experiencing God’s miracles.

In the narrative, Jesus extended His divine touch to the blind men. It’s important to note that His touch was directly linked to their faith. He declared, “According to your faith, let it be to you.” This statement reveals a timeless truth – our faith is the key that unlocks God’s miraculous interventions in our lives.

Faith is not merely a wishful thought or a casual belief. It’s a deep trust in God’s power and goodness. Faith is both an acknowledgment of God’s ability to do the impossible and a surrender to His will. It is the force that connects our needs to God’s abundant supply.

Just as Jesus invited the blind men to believe, He invites each one of us to have faith in Him. Regardless of our circumstances, we can come to Jesus with our needs and trust that He is more than able to meet them. He does not require perfect faith but a willingness to believe and trust in His divine provision.

The phrase “let it be to you” reflects the principle that God’s response matches the measure of our faith. When we approach God with a small measure of faith, we may receive a small blessing. But when we come to Him with wholehearted faith, we open the door for extraordinary miracles.

Remember that faith is the key that unlocks the door to God’s miraculous interventions in your life. Your Heavenly Father is waiting for you to come to Him with a heart full of faith, ready to receive the blessings and transformations He has in store for you. Trust Him, for according to your faith, let it be to you.

Pray

Lord, thank You for Your divine power in my life. Help me to approach You with a heart full of faith ready to receive Your miraculous blessings. Give me courage to trust in Your perfect will. In Jesus’ name, amen.