God Will See Salvation Through

 By: Lauren Thomas

God is able to see salvation through. And this is a great comfort to us who believe. God’s plan, which was before the foundation of the world, was brought to completion through Christ. Nothing could stand against this plan through history. God always preserved a remnant, always preserved a family line, to bring us Jesus. He is able to see salvation through in your life as well. No matter what. 

One example of God seeing salvation through comes to us in 2 Kings 2. Elijah had been a prominent prophet in Israel, but his time on earth had come to an end. Elisha requested of him that he receive a double portion of his spirit. Elijah said that in order for this to take place, Elisha must witness Elijah being taken. Elisha did witness this event. As a result, Elisha received the double portion. The following events demonstrate that God’s hand was upon him, confirming him as Elijah’s successor. But there’s more to the story. In 1 Kings 19, God had told Elijah to “anoint” Elisha as successor in his ministry. But no where do we read about this happening. In fact, Elijah seems half-hearted and ill-tempered in his “call” of Elisha as “assistant”. Even though Elijah failed to anoint Elisha, God still positioned Elisha to take over after Elijah. God worked out his plan for Elisha, and therefore Israel, with or without Elijah’s help. Because God is able to see salvation through.

 

Elisha’s name means “God saves.” This is only one instance of many where God brought about his plan, even when men – even when good men – failed him. Other examples include God working through Abraham, Samson, David, etc. No man, no kingdom, no enemy can defeat the plan of God to bring salvation.

 

If he was able to do so through the course of history, God is still able to see salvation through in the lives of individuals. 

 

And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:6 ESV

 

So, if you feel defeated today, whether by sin or Satan, remember that God is able to see salvation through, and he will see salvation through in those who believe.

 

Reflection:

Read Romans 8:31-39, where we are told that nothing can separate us from God’s love, and that we are more than conquerors. What part of your life does this minister to? What area feels under attack? What sin struggle threatens to overwhelm you? What comfort do you find that God is seeing your salvation through in spite of these things?