We are called to contend for the faith. We are to discern and root out counterfeit teachers who have stealthily presented an alternative gospel. We are to keep ourselves in the love of God, building up our faith and having mercy on those who waver. But all of this is only possible because He (God) is the one who is able. He is the one who prevents us from stumbling. He is the one who holds and keeps us. He is the one who roots out falsehood and executes judgment. As we embrace and live out the challenging call to vigilence and action that Jude gives us, we do all of it with great humility - knowing that we only work by the one who works in us. This also gives us great assurance - that we are surely kept because of the ability of the One who keeps us! Let us be a people of humble confidence.
