Moment of Meditation: If It Were Possible (Matthew 24:23-24)

''Then if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or 'There he is!' do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect (Matthew 24:23-24).''

Is it possible for someone who is saved to fall from God's grace? Unfortunately, it is. While Jesus says, "No one will snatch them out of my hand" (John 10:28), He elsewhere says that the wedding guest without the garment of faith will be cast out into outer darkness (Matthew 22:11-13). No one may snatch us out of His hand, but that doesn't mean we can't jump out of His hand.

It is faith that brings us into the kingdom of Heaven. Without faith, we cannot enter Heaven. Unfortunately there are many who have been raised in our churches and succumbed to the worldly social pressures and left the faith.

Baptism isn't enough. We need faith to go along with it. Many have been baptized that have fallen away from the truth of the Gospel. They no longer believe Jesus is their Savior. Therefore He must hand them over to their foolishness (Romans 1:22-23). Trading God's truth for the devil's lie.

Is it possible to fall from God's grace? Yes it is. But to prevent that, be in the Word so you will not fall for the devil's lie. Amen.