Security

We have been debating going to another internet provider. Even as I sit typing this pondering, the internet keeps dropping out. Each time that happens, the internet security also stops working. When the internet comes back on, it takes a while for the security to get back up and going. It has already disconnected and connected about 7 times just in the last few minutes. Imagine owning a business and hiring security because you had some very valuable products. Every time you went to check on how the security was going, they were outside smoking and not doing rounds to make sure everything is secure. I don’t think any of us would be ok with that, even if they were family or friends. Security is not something we play around with. We want our family secure, our businesses secure, our churches secure, our possessions secure. If what we had was valuable enough, you know it would be secured as best we can. The same goes for our internet. There are too many people that want to access things on our computers, so leaving it unsecured is not a good idea. If we suspected we were being followed or someone was stalking a family member, we'd call the police immediately. So, why is it that we don’t have the same concern for our eternal security. I’m not talking about paying for a program or hiring a bodyguard, although the security I am mentioning came at a great price. Our eternal security is found when we are walking in faith and obedience. We are told that if we believe and are baptized, we will be saved. Jesus gives that security to all who have true faith in Him. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you have come from. What matters is having our complete faith in God. The internet security will fail. Thieves can find ways to break in and get possessions. No one... I repeat again, no one can take away the gift that God has poured out generously upon those who will receive it, eternal life. There is forgiveness, being clothed in the righteousness of God, the working of the Holy Spirit in us, the full armor of God, and faith. That’s what we need the most. How do we know if we have enough faith? It isn’t how much, but the genuineness of that faith. If you don’t know if your faith is genuine, ask the Holy Spirit to lead you. O Holy Spirit, there are many that say they have faith, but lack genuineness. Instill in as a deep faith in You. Amen