Called, Sanctified, Loved by the Father and Kept For and By Jesus Christ

Jude 1 b "to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, [and] called" KJV
"To those who are called, sanctified  (beloved) by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ:" NKJV
"I am writing to all who have been called by God the Father, who loves you and keeps you safe in the care of Jesus Christ." NLT
"To those who have been called, who are loved by God the Father and kept by (or for) Jesus Christ:" NIV
"To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for (or by) Jesus Christ:" ESV
"to them that are called, beloved in God the Father, and kept for Jesus Christ:" ASV
"to those sanctified in God the Father, and in Jesus Christ kept -- called, " YLT
"to the called ones beloved in God [the] Father and preserved in Jesus Christ: "DBY


      Lord, for any Christian who has the blues because of how their life is turning out even though they are walking close to You, or to anyone who is in doubt, this is the verse we need to read, believe, and hold on to.  I read this in all of the translations I have access to. 
     You tell me that I am sanctified and called by the Father.  I know that this is not because of works of righteousness that I have done, but because of Your mercy and grace.  I deserve hell and everlasting torment for the sins I have, and will commit.  BUT YOU GAVE Your life as my ransom that day on the cross and paid that debt for me!  There are not enough words to thank You for that!
      The part of this verse that can be very is different whether I am being kept by the Father for you, or You are keeping me in Your care, Lord Jesus.  The one version says I am preserved in You and one says: "God the Father, who loves you and keeps you safe in the care of Jesus Christ."  Whatever my understanding, and any way I see it, I can rejoice because You are the OneTriune God, all facets having the same power, character, and attributes.  I can trust that I am safe in Your care and am secure in Your salvation!  Hallelujah!  Thank You, dearest Lord and Friend!