Security

I apologize for not writing a post for quite a while. I went to our national convention and took my computer with so I could get things done. When I tried to connect to the internet at the hotel, my computer informed me that the security needed updating and I needed a password to make that happen. I didn’t have the password with me, and I don’t like the idea of going on the internet without a little extra security online, so I wasn’t able to get any ponderings done. It always amazed me how many people refuse to do anything on the internet without security because they know about all the bad characters that are trying to steal their information or money. Well, that part doesn’t amaze me but rather how they don’t realize that without spiritual security they leave their eternity wide open for the Devil, the godless world, and their own sinful self. They're more concerned with protecting their earthly assets than they are in protecting their eternity. If there are bad people trying to steal their identity here on earth, why do they not recognize that same evil also attacks them spiritually. Now, I’d love to say that this is just an “outside the church” problem, but it’s not. I believe that there are many within the church that don’t connect our submission to God with our eternal security. It would be like me thinking that because I always use the same laptop that even if things change (like my computer security needing updating) my life will still be secure. I would never think that I am so good on the internet that I can avoid those trying to ruin me, and yet, many think that their work and lifestyle are enough to protect them... and it’s not. I would never think I could recognize every virus or scam on the internet and yet spiritually, people think they have nothing to fear. I would never think that because I scanned my computer for dangerous content last month that I don’t need to scan the computer again, yet, we put confidence in things we have done in the past to protect us from spiritual destruction today. If my account gets hacked, I will still survive and live to fight another day. If my spiritual life comes under the control of Satan, I am finished eternally. The Devil can’t do anything God doesn’t allow and by faith, God is my security. Have you allowed God in? Father, I give You complete control of my life, talents, and possessions. I need Your protection. Amen