When you were a child, perhaps you had a security blanket, stuffed animal, or some other item that you turned to for comfort in times of distress. As Christians, too, we can turn to our favorite “security blankets” when life gets hard – but not the kind that offers true and holy comfort. In the face of tragedy we may comfort ourselves by blaming the victims (Luke 13) or even blaming God! The Word of the Lord today calls all people to repent – turn – and look to Christ for eternal security and assurance. His holy blood has atoned for all our sins and opened a pathway to heaven.
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