Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock and my
fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield
and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold
The key to experiencing
security in your life is to depend on things that are eternal, not temporal.
Christians often feel insecure because they are depending on temporal things
they have no right or ability to control. For example, some people rely on their
money for material security instead of relying on God's promise to supply all
our needs. The safest place to keep money a few years ago was a savings and
loan institution. But many have failed and the security people had placed in
them was shattered. Only eternal investments are secure.
I believe God is shaking the
foundations of the world. Natural disasters are on the increase, kingdoms are
being toppled, political boundaries are being redrawn, and anarchy reigns in
many poor countries. Scripture warns us that such conditions would precede the
second coming of Christ (Matthew 24). This shouldn't alarm us; we should be
excited. Christ's return will be the day of the church for those who have
stored up treasures in heaven (Matthew 6:19-21).
Security only comes from
relating to that which is anchored in eternity. Jesus said that we have eternal
life and that no one can snatch us out of His hand (John 10:27-29). Paul
declared that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ (Romans
8:35-39) and that we are sealed in Him by the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13, 14).
How much more secure can you get than that? When your ultimate trust is in
temporal values and relationships, you are always subject to insecurity because
these things are subject to failure and can be lost. The greatest sense of
security you can experience is the byproduct of taking a firm grip on values
and relationships which will endure as long as God Himself.
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