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Bible Text: Proverbs 21:31; Psalm 127:1
GOD IS INTERESTED IN SECURITY
Security as a concept originated from God. God takes security very seriously; He neither sleeps nor slumbers (Psalm 121:4). See also Genesis 3:24; Isaiah 14:12-20; Revelation 12:7-9. God is actually the Commander of the host of heaven – He is charge of the security of the world. God is Jehovah Sabaoth. Psalm 46:7.
God watches after the world. Psalm 127:1. There are biblical references which support the view that God is invested and interested in security. In Genesis 3:24, we see a cherubim guarding the Garden of Eden with a flaming sword. Believers must therefore note the following facts:
●It is God, not humans that invented security. Genesis 3:24, Isaiah 14:12-20; Revelation 12:7-9.
●God has emplaced security in the present heaven. Isaiah 14:12-20; Revelation 12:7-9.
●God deployed security to guard the Garden of Eden. Genesis 3:23-24.
●God has designed a security architecture for the coming New Heaven and New Earth. Revelation 21:12. The gates of the New Heaven and New Earth will be guarded by angels. Revelation 21:27.
●Our protection is God’s duty, and this is guaranteed. See Psalm 121:4.
●God deploys chariots for the protection and defence of His choice vessels whose destinies and ministries are tied to destinies of nations. See 2Kings 6:16-18.
●We must fulfil our part in God’s security architecture for the Church. Do not take chances with Church security. See Ephesians 4:27, 1Peter 5:8.
PYSICAL SECURITY IN THE BIBLE: here are many instances in the Bible to support the view that God wants us to be proactive concerning our physical safety. Moses defended the daughters of Jethro when other shepherds drove them and their flocks away from the watering place. See Exodus 2:16-17. The ancient congregations of Israel had gatekeepers who watched out for danger.
Let us not be “in the spirit” such that we neglect to do the things that God requires us to do for our safety. See 1Chron 9:21-24, Nehemiah 4:10-23. But more critically, see Luke 22:36. The Church must protect itself from enemies that will easily harm us if we are not watching. God expects us to be wise.
See also, Numbers 1:53, 2Kings 11:7, 11, Esther 8:10-11, Exodus 2:16-17, Judges 2:16, Psalm 94:16, Ezekiel 33:1-9, Luke 22:36-38 and Psalm 144:1, 6. The Lord told us to turn the other cheek in Matt 5:39, but this was within the framework of self-control in personal interactions.
He commanded the disciples to be armed for their protection in perilous times or situations. See Luke 22:36-38. Consider this:
●The Levites were not only to help the priests in their service and administration, but also to be guards for the Tabernacle, and later for the Temple. See Numbers 1:53.
●Benaiah who was a member of King David’s team tagged his mighty men, was the son of Jehoiada, a priest. See 1Chron 11:21-23; 12:27.
●After the usurper, Queen Athaliah had reigned for eight years, the High Priest Jehoiada had Levites who were Temple guards to serve as the personal bodyguards for Prince Joash as he was crowned the King. See 2 Kings 11:17-11.
●God always raised men and women in the mould of military leaders to rescue Israel from their oppressors. See Judges 2:16.
●When Mordecai became the Prime Minister of Persia, he authorized the Jews to defend themselves if attacked. See Esther 8:9-11.
●In the Old Testament, God promised the Israelites that they would dwell in the land in safety if they obeyed His commandments. He was guaranteeing their safety. See Leviticus 25:18–19; 26:3–5; Deuteronomy 12:10.
●The Israelites defended themselves against the Amalekites after leaving Egypt. See Exodus 17:8-16.
●The Lord Jesus taught His disciples the importance of self-defence. See Luke 22:35-36.
CONCLUSION
Security is the business of everyone, so take action.
