Security Alert…
A charge to my card that I don’t recognize, a call to report it to the fraud department – not so unusual these days.
A world turned upside down wanting only self-indulgence, gain at any cost, and no regard for others – what was once shocking has become mundane. Steal someone’s information to make a purchase, their identity to scam multiple entities – and without caring someone’s peace is stolen, life is disrupted.
But in Christ our identity is certain. No one can claim to be us and take our place in eternity. We are intimately known and we don’t need password protection, just a Holy Spirit deposit in our hearts. “Having believed, you were marked in Him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance” (Ephesians 1:13b-14a NIV)
That’s what we want a whole lot more of these days and find a whole lot less of – guarantees. Not so long ago if a company ‘guaranteed’ their product or workmanship you bought with confidence. Now the ‘guarantee’ often has legal disclaimers or the company goes out of business.
We live in a world without…trust. Where man and woman marry vowing to have no other and find divorce an easy out. Where parents have little regard for the ‘best’ for their children if it’s inconvenient for them. Where prescriptions or surgeries are the miracle cure, only they don’t and you’ve signed away your rights.
While identity theft may be the latest crime, man’s selfish ways have long been around. Jesus came over 2,000 years ago and sighed throughout His life, knowing this isn’t how it’s supposed to be. And so without regard for self, to show what life can be like – should be like – He made a way.
“…Christ died once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for him.” (Hebrews 9:28 NLT)
Looking for reliability, dependability, sure thing? Someone willing to die so that you can live forever – put your trust in that. Security alert: you’re safe in the reliable hands of Messiah.
parisrenae 
So perfect to start my day with! Lise
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Safe in His hands – the best place to be – what a promise!
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However I caught one thing in the NLT translation you used that watered down what Christ did. Christ died once for ALL … all people, not all time. They added that word.
Self indulgence = identity theft Disregard for life = mass shootings Christ = wholeness, peace, security, guarantee, promise kept, LIFE! Thank you for your devotions. 🙂 Rebecca 🙂
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Appreciate your comments 🙂 You will note that in all translations this is speaking to the fact that it is a done deal, done once, will not ever need to be repeated. Yes, you are right, He did die for all, and the truth is there are no works, no ‘things’ we have to do to keep it or gain it, it is finished! Hallelujah and Amen 🙂
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Our identity is secure – yes! Visiting you from the fresh market friday link up. laurensparks.net
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Secure in the pierced hands, held in the Creator’s hands, loved in the Father’s heart, led by the Spirit of truth… Blessings!
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I always tell people who like to play the lottery, I want a sure thing. They know I believe in Jesus but might not connect it. You should have seen a neighbor’s face when telling me about a man who won $10,000 gambling and promptly lost it. He was like, ” Oh well, it wasn’t his anyway. ” When I said, ” It was while he had it. ” I knew a light bulb was over his head. Jesus is our anchor and sure thing. And I don’t have a problem with that translation at all, His sacrifice isn’t watered down or dumbed down, as people often tell me about other translations. It is finished once and for all, and He is aware of our hearts, forgiving daily by His grace.
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Yes, Jesus is on the only sure thing – all else is fleeting. We are here to shine His light while we bask in His love 🙂
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