Where Are You Building Your Security?
Let’s face it—we’re really good today at building our security on the things of this world, aren’t we? We trust in where we live, our savings accounts, our retirement plans, our political systems, our careers, our relationships. But listen, none of those things are wrong. The problem is that all of them can fail.
At Lakeview Christian Church of Portage Lakes, our mission is to be the change as Jesus has changed us. We live this out through “Just 3″—Study to love and know God, Share to know and love others, and Serve as love in action. When we study God’s Word, we discover a foundational truth: only God provides the security our souls desperately need.
The Fragility of Worldly Security
The stock market can crash overnight. Health can deteriorate without warning. Relationships can fracture despite our best efforts. And let’s face it—politics are extremely volatile. We’ve all witnessed how quickly circumstances can change, leaving us feeling vulnerable and uncertain.
This isn’t pessimism; it’s realism. The world offers many good things, but none of them can provide ultimate security. Every earthly foundation has cracks. Every human system has weaknesses. Every material possession can be lost.
Jesus warned about this in Matthew 7 when He told the parable of the wise and foolish builders. One built on rock, the other on sand. When the storms came—and they came to both houses—only the one built on rock remained standing.
God Alone Remains Unchanged
Here’s the beautiful truth that changes everything: God alone remains unchanged. He is our firm bedrock. Hebrews 13:8 says it this way: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”
That’s not just tomorrow—that’s forever. Eternal. Unchanging. Constant.
When everything else shifts, God stands firm. When circumstances change, God’s character doesn’t. When people disappoint us, God remains faithful. When our plans fail, God’s purposes prevail.
This unchanging nature of God isn’t just a theological concept—it’s a practical reality that should shape how we live every single day. At Lakeview Christian Church of Portage Lakes, we’ve seen countless people discover peace and stability when they transfer their trust from worldly securities to God Himself.
What Does It Mean That God Is Our Rock?
In Psalm 18, David uses multiple images to describe God’s protection and provision. He calls God his rock, his fortress, his deliverer, his shield, his stronghold. Each image communicates unshakeable security.
Rock speaks of stability and foundation. Rocks don’t move. They don’t shift with changing weather. They provide solid ground to stand on.
Fortress speaks of protection. When enemies attack, a fortress provides safety behind impenetrable walls.
Deliverer speaks of rescue. God doesn’t just protect us from danger—He actively saves us from it.
Shield speaks of defense. God stands between us and the attacks that come against us.
Stronghold speaks of ultimate safety. It’s the place of last resort, the final refuge that cannot be breached.
David had literally been hiding among rocks and in caves while running from King Saul. He knew what physical shelter looked like. But he understood that his true security came not from stone walls but from the living God.
Transferring Your Trust
The question isn’t whether you trust something—everyone does. The question is what you’re trusting in. Where have youplaced your ultimate security?
When we share our faith at Lakeview Christian Church of Portage Lakes, we often meet people who’ve experienced the failure of worldly securities. The job they thought was stable disappeared. The relationship they thought was solid ended. The health they took for granted declined. The financial cushion they built evaporated.
These painful experiences, while difficult, often become the catalyst for discovering true security in God. Sometimes we need to experience the instability of sand before we appreciate the firmness of rock.
Practical Steps to Build on the Rock
Examine Your Foundation: Ask yourself honestly—where does my sense of security really come from? What would devastate me if I lost it? That’s likely where you’ve built your foundation.
Study God’s Faithfulness: Read through Scripture and notice how God remained faithful through every circumstance. From Abraham to Moses to David to the apostles, God never changed.
Share Your Testimony: When you experience God’s faithfulness, tell others. Sharing strengthens your own faith and encourages others to trust God.
Serve from Security: When you’re secure in God, you can serve others freely without fear. Service becomes love in action rather than an attempt to earn security.
The Promise of Stability
God’s unchanging nature means you can face tomorrow with confidence. Not because circumstances won’t change—they will. Not because life won’t bring challenges—it will. But because the God who holds you is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
At Lakeview Christian Church, we’re building our lives on this unchanging foundation. We invite you to join us in discovering the security that only God provides. When everything else shifts, He remains your rock.
