“A lock is only for honest people,” I remember a neighbour telling me once.

So, where do we go then for  protection from harm?

SECURITY

I probably would not have  noticed it, but visitors to Kaitaia pointed out to me  the evidence of a breakin  in one of our shops here in town, when I went for a walk on this beautiful day this afternoon. And I would say that the owner of the shop has done everything to make the building secure.

Psalm 127 in the Bible begins with these words:

“Unless the LORD builds the house , its builders  labor in vain.

Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.” – Psalm 127:1

WE MUST ASK THE LORD TO WATCH OVER US AND OUR PROPERTY!

“COULD THIS BE HEAVEN ON EARTH?”

I am reading that question in the Far North Real Estate Property Xpress. (Wednesday, February 27, 2013)

It is a full page advertisement with beautiful pictures. Under the biggest image it says, “Experience paradise: This spectacular 16 hectare beachfront property overlooking pristine Doubtless Bay is home to a stunningly tranquil retreat.”

I take also notice of the words “divine, paradise, tranquil, peace, freedom, solitude, calm, peace,” and “warmth” in the ad.

I leave it to you to answer the above question. But I want to ask you another question.

WHY DO WE ASK QUESTIONS LIKE THAT?

The BIBLE has the answer:

We are reading in Psalm 119:81 “My soul faints with longing for your salvation, …”

And again in Psalm 119:174 “I long for your salvation, O LORD, …”

Please notice the words “long, longing and “salvation.”