Christ was his life. And so He should be to every Christian present in this place and around the world. The great apostle's certainty came as a result of surrender to Christ. If we are to be certain about our faith, we must be committed to it. We must be willing to dive in head first, into the deep waters, instead of being content to stay in the wading pool.
Some today are uncertain because they have never really given their all.
What we need is a consuming commitment to follow Jesus, whatever the cost. Then we will know what it is to see defeat turned into victory, sorrow turned into joy, death turned into life, and impotence turned into power. Paul said he was convinced that Christ is able to guard what he had committed to Him. Everything I am, everything I have, I entrust to you. Lord, there's nothing I withhold from you.