Saved and Safe

Psalms 37:39-40 (NKJV) 

³⁹ But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; He is their strength in the time of trouble.
⁴⁰ And the Lord shall help them and deliver them; He shall deliver them from the wicked, And save them, Because they trust in Him.

Intro: The salvation of the soul is the most important thing in one’s life. But God’s work doesn’t stop there. God is concerned about us from the cradle to the grave. After salvation comes the process of growing in our trust of the Father God. His work in our lives doesn’t stop at salvation.  That is the beginning of the Father’s care for us as His children. He doesn’t save us and forget us. He is busy saving and delivering us every day that we live.

I. Our salvation is from the Lord God. (v:39)

  a. Forgiveness of sins, eternal life, and an intimate relationship comes from the Father.  

  Colossians 1:12-14 (NLT) ¹² always thank the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to His people, who live in the light.
¹³ For He has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of His dear Son, ¹⁴ who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.

II. God is our strength. (v:39) He is our moral power, firmness, and courage.

  a. He is our strength in times of trouble.  Trouble means worry, distress, anxieties, and suffering, and cares of this world. God will help us and deliver us by His strength. Strength comes from Hebrew word that means God provides us with security and personal protection when trouble comes. Psalms 91:3-4 (NKJV) ³ Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler And from the perilous pestilence- (plaques, diseases.) ⁴ He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler. The word of God is a defense and support to the soul as the best shield is to the body. We protect ourselves with the armor of  God’s word.

    b. Against the attacks of the wicked. (v:40) The Father saves us from the wicked because He loves us. God has promised to help us, save us, and deliver us when we are under attack.

        Isaiah 54:17 (NKJV)  No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage (birthright) of the servants of the Lord, And their righteousness is from Me," Says the Lord.

      Jesus has become our righteousness by His sacrifice on the cross for our sins.

     Romans 8:38-39 (NKJV) ³⁸ For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come,
³⁹ nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

III. Because we trust in Him. (v:40b) We have placed our souls and our lives in His hands.

   a. We have a confidence, conviction, and assurance in God and His word. Psalms 91:1-2

    ¹ He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. ² I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust."     By resting in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, God will shield you and make evil powerless before you. Let His word live in you and be your daily guide.

     Psalms 91:14-16 (NKJV) ¹⁴ "Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name. ¹⁵ He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him.
¹⁶ With long life I will satisfy him, And show him My salvation." From the presence of sin.

     Invitation: Yes if you have been forgiven of your sins and saved by Jesus Christ, you are kept save in Him as you remain in Him. If you are not sure about your salvation, now is the time to make sure. Eternity is long and Hell is dark and hot. Heaven is full of joy and pleasures forever more. What’s your choice? It’s up to you!