Salvation is the umbilical cord that connects man with God. Just as a baby in the womb depends entirely on the umbilical cord for nourishment, protection, and life, so is it for anyone who is born again—such a person moves, lives, and has their being in God. The umbilical cord of salvation provides everything we need spiritually, keeping us connected to the source of life, protection, and sustenance, which is God Himself.
The Bible emphasizes this connection in Acts 17:28: "For in him we live and move and have our being." Just as a baby cannot survive outside the womb without the umbilical cord, we cannot truly live without salvation. It is our spiritual lifeline, providing the grace, mercy, and favor we need to navigate life.
Through salvation, we are nourished by the Word of God, protected from the attacks of the enemy, and empowered to live a life of purpose. Colossians 2:6-7 speaks to this, saying: "So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness."
Until you are saved, you cannot be safe. Outside of salvation, we are exposed to spiritual danger, vulnerable to the attacks of the enemy, and disconnected from the life-giving flow of God’s provision. Jesus Himself said in John 10:9: "I am the door; if anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture." True safety, security, and sustenance come from this divine connection through salvation.
Therefore, let us hold fast to this umbilical cord of salvation, for it is our only hope of life, security, and sustenance in this world and the world to come. John 3:16 reminds us of this profound truth: "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life." Salvation is our lifeline to God’s eternal promises.
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