“But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him.” 1 John 2:27

My bride and I were killing time at a store before we headed to the airport for our return home from vacation. I was startled when my phone rang, since I hadn’t really been using it most of the time I was gone. At the same exact time, I was joyful because the distinct ring indicated that the caller was my daughter! “Hi Sweetie… what’s up?” I asked. “I’m at your house to turn on the A/C and hot water for you… and the front door won’t lock!” was her panicked reply.

Before we go on our summer vacation, I do what YOU probably do. I turn off the things that provide us comfort and cost the most money. Not needing A/C or hot water… I save considerable money if I turn them off. The LAST thing I do before leaving is to make sure that my possessions are secure by locking the doors. The front main door had been giving me some problems, but I knew how to make it work. I passed that info on to her and she secured the door and left. I love my daughter.

I am back to enjoying a home with A/C and hot water! The door lock? It is still finicky! But as I said, I know HOW to make it work. But I also realize that time is ticking, and I have to DO something soon! The lock that locked will soon lock no more! It is a temporary item that needs to be replaced. Which brings me to gratefully reflect on the main security of my entire life. Jesus Christ!

The average price for a standard door lock set is under $50. It is a cheap price to protect all my earthly possessions! But MY life is NOT about my earthly possessions. That is why I am not panicked. I am a child of God who has eternal treasure placed, stored and protected by God Himself. I need not worry one bit about loss, thief, rust or insects (Matthew 6:19). I am secure… FOREVER!

I came home to more problems than just my door lock. Several things failed or broke while we were away. If I want to continue life here as I like, I have to DO something to repair or replace those items that no longer do their job. NOT so with my TRUE life and possessions. What REALLY matters to me is NEVER in danger of failure or loss, because Jesus Christ has given me EVERYTHING I need for life here…. AND a secure possession there. THAT is SECURITY.

As you know, life here can get hectic, busy and inconvenient. But MY Master Lock reminds me that I do NOT have to worry or over-react when it does. All He asks of me is to simply… ABIDE IN HIM! I took this moment today to lock everything in my life directly under His promise! Did you?