Proverbs 21:31 tells us that “safety is of the LORD.” I might add that there is only true safety in the LORD. However, there is a counterfeit safety too. The end-times message of antichrist is one of “peace and safety”. By contrast, David humbly prayed to God, “Hold me up, and I shall be safe”.
With so much uncertainty surrounding our lives, the need is urgent to remind ourselves that: “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” (Prov 18:10) Our God has declared: “Whoever listens to Me will dwell safely, and will be secure, without fear of evil.” (Prov 1:33) What glorious protection believers have in Jesus Christ! “Whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.” (Prov 29:25)
Now you may have a security system in your home, car, or business, but do you realize that, just as a horse (a symbol of strength and security) was a vain thing for safety in the past, likewise today anything in which you trust for security apart from Christ is vain? Some people are trusting in their religion, or their ‘good works’, or their “uncertain riches”. How foolish to build a life on such unsure things! One thing is for sure: “Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust”. (Psalm 40:4)
Yes, “Some trust in chariots, and some in horses”, (Psalm 20:7) some trust in their wealth; but as for me, I have put my trust in the LORD God rather than in Egypt, which is symbolic of the world system. There exists an immovable faith when we trust in Jesus.
Where is the source of your security today? Can your security withstand an economic recession, ill health, nuclear war, loneliness, death? Trusting in Jesus Christ and acting upon His word, provides a lasting security.
May the stronghold of Christ’s love grant you security today!
