Security

It is incredibly interesting to me how different people react to situations that threaten their perceived security. I say perceived only because any security that comes apart from the security we have in Christ is only perceived. It is not real…and it is not going to last.

Lately there have been many opportunities to make these observations. Every day newspapers, websites, and tv have all been screaming at us about the lack of security…the lack of financial stability, and overall failing of our economic system. The reaction of one middle-aged man was particularly gut-wrenching when he took the life of his three children, his wife, and his mother-in-law before taking his own life. In the notes he left behind he blamed his actions on his inability to deal with the difficulties he was experiencing financially.

In another survey it was found that more than 80% of Americans are now stressed over finances and the economy. Granted…it is hard to ignore. If you even look at a newspaper or walk through a restaurant that has a tv on…you are going to be bombarded with news stories and articles relating to these items.

So how should we deal with this? What should our role be? The truth is that the tougher things get for the world…the greater our ability to shine comes through. While we certainly live in this world and we are aware of what is going on around us, we do not have to succumb to the same stresses that the world experiences because our security is not actually tied to this world. Our security is in Christ.

If you find yourself seriously stressing over what the economists are saying, or what you neighbor is complaining about, or what you are hearing on TV…put some serious thought into the question of “What is your security linked to?”

John 16:33 – “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Enjoy a blessed day,

RodZ

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