Recently, I've realized that God has removed from my life several securities that were rather important to me. Their removal has occurred over the course of, say, a year or two, so it has been a gradual process. But their absence in my life, coupled with their significance in my life, has also slowly made this an uncomfortable process.

In dealing with this situation, I believe that I have been left with two options: (1) to search for similar, suitable replacements which would restore the comfort that I had previously enjoyed, or (2) to wait upon and allow God to work His healing. It's difficult to face up to it, but the things which God has removed from my life were poor materials from which I built a house for myself, rather than finding my true home with God. They were securities other than God, which is sinful, let alone harmful. However, while it can be painful at times, I believe that God is still going about this gently, leading me to Him, and to be satisfied with Him alone.

It’s true that, while we often speak the language of "God being the only thing we need," we nevertheless hang on to securities that hinder God from truly healing us. So, when He sees fit, He will remove them, so that He can go to work. And that’s true whether we have been freshly baptized, or have been a disciple for decades. We will be broken people, to one degree or another, until Christ comes back.

Take some time this week to ponder over whether God has been trying to tear down your house. What would make you feel uncomfortable, or even vulnerable, if God were to remove it from your life? Could you let God do it? Let’s pray for our healing.