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 (Psalm 18:2).

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.

Lord, my Rock, thank You for the peace and security that comes from
trusting in You instead of temporal values.

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