I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me, John‬ ‭10‬:‭28‬

We were watching a parade in the downtown area of a major metropolitan city one time when we were the unfortunate witnesses to a purse snatching. While we were in no danger, we saw the quickness of the act.

A young man casually walking down the street, reaching out and yanking a purse away from an unsuspecting woman, and running into the crowd. It was fast. It was totally unexpected. It caused the victim loss. We don’t know the outcome of the story. I wish I could say the young man was caught and the valuables recovered, that would be a happy ending to the story. But we all know the likelyhood of that is slim.

One day, Jesus was teaching those gathered around him. He likened His relationship with them as that of a good shepherd to his sheep. He loves His sheep. He knows the intricate personality quirks of each of His sheep, and in today’s verse we are reminded that he protects his sheep.

The enemy of our souls is like a chameleon. He camouflages himself in many ways to hide his presence and keep his victims unaware. He could attack with a critical word, or a broken relationship. He could attack with financial hardship or sudden health issues. He could attack with fear, worry or doubt. He attacks us daily with temptation to sin, and guilt when we give in. He has many weapons at his disposal to try to destroy us.

But Jesus reminds us that no one can snatch us away from His loving protection. Nothing can keep us from experiencing His peace here on earth of our eternal destiny. No matter what you are going through today. No matter what attacks you are enduring. No matter what failure has, once again, become a part of you.

The attacks of the enemy are often quick and unexpected. But Jesus, your Good Shepherd, will never allow you to become a victim of the enemy. He sees the attacks coming and helps you through them. You are secure in him.