“Lord, You give me stability and prosperity; you make my future secure.” (Psalm 16:5 NET)

I grew up mostly in semi-rural communities, while my wife was raised in a major metropolis.  These differences manifest themselves in a variety of ways.  She drives much more aggressively than I do.  I prefer “country cooking” while she is accustomed to “city fare.”  But the most noticeable difference is the way we view locks.  She ALWAYS locks her doors, while I seldom do.  My wife feels great comfort in knowing that every window and door is bolted down.  She will check them all before bed or whenever we leave the house.  Why does she go to such great lengths?  She wants to feel SECURE in an INSECURE world?

She is right about one thing, this world is insecure, and not just physically.  The Bible tells us that the Devil is the “Prince of this world,” who roams about, “Seeking whom he may devour.”  Poverty, sickness, suffering, and death are constant realities and seem to wait around every corner.  However, in spite of the very real dangers, Christians need not tremble in fear.  Our lives are protected.  In Jesus, God has “locked the door” of death and despair, SECURING us in His love.  Therefore, we can say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear.  What can man do to me?” (Heb. 13:6).

-Kerry