Those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. (Rom. 8:29)

Perhaps the most cited proof for God’s persevering grace is where Paul says, “Those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.”

The reason for citing this passage is how it continues. The apostle goes on to say, “Those whom he [God] predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.”

In none of those phrases does Paul say, “Some of those….” When God tips the first domino in the process of our salvation, he makes all the dominoes fall without losing any of us in whom he began to work. Why is that so important and encouraging?

The assurance that God will finish the work he has begun reveals that – though we can have our ups and downs in the Christian life – he perseveres in his love for us. We may fail, but he is faithful. He who began a good work in us will bring it to completion.

So, if you have truly acknowledged that you are a sinner in need of a Savior, then God’s wonderful grace has tipped the dominoes in your heart toward him! You are heaven bound with all who love him – there are no exceptions! Let this strong assurance crush all doubt and worry that would keep your heart from beating strongly for Jesus.

Prayer:
Father God, thank you enabling me to confess my need and love of Jesus. Let those dominoes you have tipped in my heart join with biblical assurance of your persevering love to keep me from spiritual defeat through anxious worry.