The Everlasting Love of God
Growing up we never locked our doors. It would not make any difference if we did. The same skeleton
key would open almost every door in my village.
Security took on an entirely different meaning when I lived overseas. In Iran I lived behind walls that had broken glass on top of them. In Kenya I also lived behind walls; but beyond that, our windows were protected by steel bars. When you left the house, the doors had to be locked. This was the case even if you only went one block away to get some eggs. Day and night the doors of your house remained locked.
Every night you would hear angry dogs barking to keep the robbers away. Many nights you would be awoken by the sound of someone walking on your tin roof just above your head.
Adapting to that lifestyle sure was difficult; and to be honest, I never fully adjusted to the barking dogs
and the footsteps on the roof. It was hard to “feel” secure. The Bible tells us we can “feel” secure in Jesus’ love for us. We can “feel” secure when we experience His love. We can “feel” secure knowing we are His children.
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39 NIV
Sandy Frisque (Editor)
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