Just When You Thought it was Safe

Numerous people get the wrong idea of what it actually means to be safe. Enclosed behind the security of our gate, fence or home is not necessarily the optimal idea insofar as safety is concerned, though it does provide one with relative comfort and assurance.

My goal today is to speak to three issues, namely: home safety, COVID-19 safety, and a safe haven in Jesus Christ.

Home safety

Ultimately, no home safety is perfectly secure. Mansions with the latest technology have been burglarized and the wealthy occupants murdered.

I have had to break into my own home three times in my life because I lost or forgot the keys inside. I was always inside in under a minute. Think how much quicker and stealthy a professional burglar is, and you will have an idea of how long you have to react to an intrusion into your home.

There are obvious things you can do to ensure your home is reasonably safe. First, you should lock all doors and windows. Second, if you are able to afford home security, you should install or buy a home alarm kit. Third, and if your country permits, you should have a weapon to defend your family, self and your possessions.

In many conservative US states, what is known as the Castle Doctrine, allows a homeowner to shoot and/or kill an intruder when there is a reasonable belief that one may be harmed. This also pertains to one's personal vehicles.

COVID safety

The following is opinion and should not be taken as medical advice. Consult professionals and think critically for yourself.

Having said this, there are reasonable precautions insofar as safety is concerned with the explosion of variants emanating from the China coronavirus.

Washing ones hands is certainly appropriate, as is wearing an effective mask. A cloth mask is like wearing a banana peel to a royal ball - you will be exposed to viruses in the air.

I have not taken the vaccine and will not. However, I am not an antivaxxer. All of my kids have their required and proven vaccinations.

I also do not begrudge anyone who opts to take the jabs. You should always be free to choose. If any government mandates something "for your own safety," you should seriously consider the fact that it does exactly the opposite. History backs up my claim.

When all is said and done, it is our body and our choice - nothing more, nothing less.

Spiritual safety

There is absolute security in Jesus Christ. No other religion on earth compares to Christianity. None. I'll debate this fact with anyone until the cows come home. And win!

Once you have received Jesus by faith alone and not by works, you are saved (Ephesians 2:8-9). What does the Bible say further on the matter? We read from the brother of Jesus:

"I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand" (John 10:28-29, NIV).

Now I encourage you not to get the wrong idea here. You can die prematurely in the world's eyes, but in God's eyes every death has been ordained before the creation of all that exists, seen and unseen.

So we may die in an accident or by the hands of an evil person or persons. But keep the following passage in mind stated by the Lord Jesus Himself.

"Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell" (Matthew 10:27-28, NIV).

Conclusion

Do what you can to protect your home. Do what you believe you need to do in the age of COVID. Better than the two, believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be eternally saved from the destruction that is yet to come by fire.

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