Security amidst Secularism

Nine months ago, after the first lockdown had begun, many corporations began putting out interesting statements.  They would all begin with “In these uncertain times,” and go on to assure their customers that they were “here for you” in some way.

 

It was really strange.  How can my credit card company comfort me in the face of disturbing events in our country?  But here’s the truth they were targeting:

 

America experienced an intense loss of security in 2020.

 

Security in routine.

Security in expecting life to continue as normal.

Security in civic order and rule of law.

Security in our government not making arbitrary rules that interfere with our lives.

 

I believe our nation is in the process of a mass conversion to secularism.  Christians continue to lose their kids to a materialistic and Darwinistic worldview in droves.  And the loss of security is one of the consequences of abandoning the truth.  When we grasp for control with only earthly things, they will fail us.  When we “Imagine” there is no heaven above us, or hell below, then we cling too hard to (take your pick):

The economy

Government policy

My job security

Election results

Family relationships being preserved and peaceful

 

Christians are tempted to copy the faith of such secularists, forgetting that we have a firmer foundation than things this life can give us.  OUR only security is that we belong to Jesus in life or in death, prosperity or problems.  Our forefathers knew better.  That’s why they wrote such words as the Heidelberg Catechism.  That’s why Horatio Spafford, after the death of a young son, financial ruin, and then the death at sea of all 4 of his daughters, could still write, “It Is Well with My Soul.”  Or, notice what another hymn has to say about the source of our security.

 

My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.

I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ name.

On Christ the solid rock I stand!  All other ground is sinking sand.

 

Let not your hearts be troubled by what President Joe Biden might do.  Rather, fear Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.  In a sort of paradox, we find our deepest security in fearing our Creator who could completely undo and annihilate us, but promises to bless us instead.  Because of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross.