And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19
What do you put your security in?
It is deeply a reflective question because it challenges us to think about the things we rely on for stability in life.
Many people naturally place their security in things that seem tangible and concrete—like their bank accounts, jobs, or investments.
These are the things we feel we can control or depend on to meet our needs. However, the reality is that all of these things are subject to change.
Jobs can be lost, investments can falter, and bank accounts can diminish. When our security is anchored in things that can be taken away, it opens the door to anxiety and fear, because we know that these things are not permanent or unchangeable.
This is why true security must come from something far more stable and unshakable—God.
The Bible offers a clear and comforting promise in Philippians 4:19. This speaks to a security that is not dependent on human systems or economic conditions. God’s wealth and resources are boundless, and His provision is not limited by the ups and downs of the world. When we shift our trust from our own resources to God’s, we are tapping into an endless and reliable supply that cannot be taken from us.
When we put our trust in God as our source, we understand that if one channel (like a job or investment) stops providing, God can easily provide through another. If one door closes, God can open another door, or even a window, as the saying goes.
Our job is just a channel through which God provides, but it is not the source.
When we place our security in God, we begin to live with much less stress because we are no longer relying on the uncertainty of earthly systems.
Yes, jobs may come and go, economies may rise and fall, and investments may fluctuate, but God’s provision remains constant.
When we trust in God as our source, we free ourselves from the anxiety that comes with the instability of worldly systems, and we find true security in His unfailing provision.
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