(John 17:9.)

All believers may not see simply and clearly what a great salvation is theirs; but of every one who trusts in the Lord Jesus Christ, no matter how feeble the faith maybe, He says, "They are Thine." Faith is not our Saviour. Christ is. It is not how much faith we have which saves. It is the death of Christ. It is not our apprehension of the entire word of God which cleanses us from sin. It is the blood of Jesus. An Israelite on the Passover night might be in trembling as he thought of the judgment; but when the blood was on the doorposts, he was absolutely safe. It was not his faith which freed him from the judgment. It was the blood of the slain lamb. So it is not the measure of our faith which makes us children of God. It is faith in Christ. "Ye are all the sons of God by faith in Christ Jesus" (Gal. 3:26). Not by great faith, not by magnificent faith, not by wonderful faith, but just by faith. The Lord Jesus says, " I have given unto them the words which Thou gavest Me; and they have received them" (John 17:8). These are the people of whom He says, "They are Thine." What comfort of soul this gives us, to know we are God's property! It sets at rest every doubt as to our eternal safety. Our Lord has said, "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me:and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any pluck them out of My Father's hand" (John 10:27-29).

Settle down on this fact, troubled soul:every believer belongs to God, and He will let no one touch His property. F.