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Secure Now and Forever

We may all dream of better things for ourselves and our loved ones.  However, the fact that we are imperfect,k live in an imperfect world, and have a limited life span forces us to limit the things we can realistically hope to attain.  A Bible writer explained thousands of years ago:  "I returned to see under the sun that the swift do not  have the race, nor the mighty ones the battle, nor do the wise also have the food, nor do the understanding one also have the riches, nor do even those having knowledge have the favor; because time and unforeseen occurrence befall them all."  -Ecclesiastes 9:11.

Sometimes we become so consumed by the daily grind of life that we forget to look at the larger picture  of who we are and what we really need in order to feel genuinely  secure.  Consider these ancient words of wisdom:  "If you love money, you will never be satisfied; if you long to be rich, you will never get all you  want.  It is useless.  A working man may or may not have enough to eat, but at least he can get a good night's sleep.  A rich man, however, has so much that he stays awake worrying."  (Ecclesiastes  5:10, 12, Today's English Version) Yes, where does your security lie?

If your situation is somewhat similar to Josue's unrealistic  dream, can you change your plans?  Those who really love you  will be supportive, just as Josue's family and friends in the Christian congregation were.  You may find greater security in humble surroundings together with those who love you than in the city with those who may try to take advantage of you. 

If you already have an abundance, as did Liz and her husband, can you adjust your life-style to channel more time and energy into helping people, whether rich or poor, to learn about the Kingdom, the means of gaining real security? 

If you have  been climbing the social or corporate ladder, you might want to reflect honestly on what is motivating you. Granted some conveniences at your disposal may add enjoyment to life.  Yet, are you able to keep the Kingdom -the true means of attaining permanent security - in focus?   Recall Jesus' words:  "There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving."  (Acts 20:35)  If you involve yourself in the various activities in the Christina congregation, you will experience rewarding security.    

Those putting full trust in Jehovah and his Kingdom thrive in a heartwarming security now and look forward to complete security in the future.  The psalmist said:  "I have placed Jehovah in front of me constantly.  Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be made to totter.  Therefore my heart does rejoice, and my glory is inclined to be joyful.  Also, my own flesh will reside in security." -Psalm 16:8, 9,

Next time: DIVINE LAWS ARE FOR OUR BENEFIT

The Watchtower, 2002