THIS IS WHERE TO FIND TRUE SECURITY

By Rev.Michael Benson Ajayi
 Luke 12:19-20 " And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?"  
        Security level is at its lowest ebb the world over and this has been further worsened by the ever-increasing activities of  terrorists . There is growing apprehension over the safety of businesses, marriages, finances as a result of the growing trend in insecurity worldwide.
         Fear, uncertainty, anxiety are the effect of the neglect of God's word. The word of God is light and whenever light is turned on, darkness is repelled. In luke.12:16-18 Jesus's parable is a reflection of the failing world's security system . This system is centered on the love for money over God and man . Rather than give out his estate to those in need, this fellow chose to demolish the old estate to make room for a bigger one.
     The poor are forcefully being displaced and marginalized to make way for the rich who make up less than 9% of the world's population .This is the main reason behind global insecurity. Farmlands have been turned in to empty playgrounds for the rich thus increasing food insecurity across the world.
        The scriptures speaks of the consequences of this in Isaiah 32: 14 -18 "Because the palaces shall be forsaken; the multitude of the city shall be left; the forts and towers shall be for dens for ever, a joy of wild asses, a pasture of flocks; Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness be a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest. Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field. And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;" what this means is that properties built out of this oppressive schemes will be left unoccupied and will become a den of criminals and a habitation for wild animals until their owners repent and allow the spirit of righteousness guide their hearts.
      The effect of the spirit of righteousness shall be, safe neighborhoods and rest. It is sad to note that some church leaders consider self- aggrandizement as a thing to be celebrated .Self-aggrandizement and land-grabbing for monetary gains results in inequality and instability in society. The present spate of global terrorism is proof that money cannot secure a person, as a matter of fact the rich are more vulnerable to terrorism.
           The fellow in luke12: must have been a victim of the monster he helped to create : the scriptures says in verse 20 that he suffered an evil attack at night which cost him his life . God would rather have us use our excess wealth to build institutions and structures targeted towards poverty alleviation among the poor .
         Stability of mind comes from having a personal relationship with Jesus through His word ( Heb.13:8,Rom: 35-39) , nothing in this world can guarantee our security , when we place more emphasis on building wealth than our relationship with Christ, it leads to anxiety and fear and the destruction of marriages and families ( Matthew 6:25-33) we must learn to put all our cares on the lord, though the world security system may fail, Jesus never fails ( 1peter5:7) and anytime we are tempted to feel insecure, we should meditate on His word and set our hearts on Him ( Psalm 31:24). He promises that no misfortune shall befall you neither shall the plague come near your dwelling place.Terror shall not come near you. As you read this now,receive grace for divine security in Jesus name.
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