How can you live daily knowing God will "not reject" you? The Verse at a Glance “Everyone the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will never drive away.” What the Verse Says—Line by Line • “Everyone the Father gives Me” – Your security begins with the Father’s choice, not your performance. • “will come to Me” – Coming to Christ is the inevitable result of the Father’s drawing; your faith response is real, yet upheld by divine initiative. • “and the one who comes to Me I will never drive away” – “Never” (Greek ou mē) is the strongest possible negative: absolute, permanent acceptance. – “Drive away” pictures rejection at a door; Jesus personally guarantees that will not happen to you. Living Out the Assurance—Daily Applications • Start each morning reminding yourself aloud: “Jesus will never drive me away.” • Face temptations with confidence: God’s acceptance empowers holiness (Titus 2:11-12). • Confess sin quickly (1 John 1:9); repentance restores fellowship, not relationship—you remain His child. • Serve others freely; you are not earning approval, you are enjoying it (Ephesians 2:10). • Rest at night knowing His grip never loosens (John 10:28-29). Common Doubts Answered by Scripture • “I still sin—maybe He’ll give up on me.” – Romans 8:1 “Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” • “I feel distant from God.” – Hebrews 13:5 “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” • “Could suffering mean God has rejected me?” – Romans 8:38-39 “Nothing…will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” • “Is this promise only temporary?” – Psalm 94:14 “For the LORD will not forsake His people; He will never abandon His inheritance.” Practical Habits to Keep the Truth Before You • Memorize John 6:37; quote it when doubts surface. • Keep a gratitude journal listing daily evidences of His unfailing care. • Join a Bible-believing church where the gospel is preached often; corporate worship reinforces assurance. • Sing songs that highlight God’s steadfast love (e.g., “He Will Hold Me Fast”). • Share your testimony; reminding others of Christ’s welcome strengthens your own heart. Closing Encouragement Because Jesus Himself guarantees He will “never drive away” those who come, you can step into every day with settled peace. Your failures do not nullify His promise, your feelings do not alter His commitment, and no circumstance can revoke His welcome. Live boldly, love deeply, and rest securely—He will not reject you. |
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