Security is all we wanted in life.
Security in wealth ( you buy anything you need and want whenever you like )
Security in health ( you live a sick-free life )
Security in relationships ( you are loved by family and friends )
Security in lifestyle ( you live a comfortable life )
Security in everything we have and what we will have in the future ( you won't lose reputation, power, influence etc. )
Many times we think about these too much that we already enslaved ourselves mentally. We always seek these things and over time if we are not satisfied with what we gain, we become exhausted and frustrated in life.
We cannot work it by ourselves, we can't control every aspect in our lives. This world tells us that these securities are all we need to be satisfied in life.
If you know star wars movies then Anakin Skywalker is a good example. Anakin is a very talented kid, he was a slave and i believe that is the reason he has a very strong character. He has a very strong will to excel in life because he doesn't want to be weak. You know what happened in the story, he became a powerful Jedi but soon turned to the dark side and became Darth Vader because he don't want his wife Padme to die on childbirth (which he can't control). Anakin has everything but he wanted more.
In a sense, we all have this insatiable hunger for all these things. We will never be satisfied, we always want more. We are all also afraid to lose these things. That is why in a perspective we are slaves. We can't win this inevitable war against ourselves that will eventually lead us to sin.
unless we surrender.. not surrendering your dreams but surrendering it all to God
Faith, God has given us the choice to believe, when we believe in God there is faith and when there is faith there is power. A power of freedom and peace, the freedom from hunger and peace of mind that God will generously give us. We surrender all our insecurities, pride, greed, all of these to God
"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. "Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls. "For My yoke is easy, and My load is light."
Matthew 11:28-30
"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."
Matthew 6:33
Don't search for things that are temporary instead seek God who is eternal, and you will find security in Him. You will never be lacking. You will have peace of mind and freedom from your hunger.
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
The best thing is that there is always an assurance from God, He has a promise. We just need to put our trust in Him, He will never leave us nor forsake us.
