A few years ago I received a disturbing phone call. It seems a company was calling to verify an order I had placed. It turned out to be fraudulent and upon investigation, I discovered that someone had been ordering things using my debit card number. I was soon to receive 2 different make-up of the month offerings to which I had been subscribed. I also had 2 gamefly accounts and would be receiving games every month. In all a couple of hundred dollars had been spent when it was discovered. Then began the hassle of filing a criminal report, calling the companies involved, and watching for other uses. At the same time I was keenly aware of a news report that said people were doing this and then hitting up the mailbox to get the items which would be delivered. There had even been a shooting in the headlines related to a similar case.
Since then, I have tried to be more aware of where I use my debit card and have studied best practices to protect against identity theft. For example, it is recommended that you use a unique complex password for every log in you have. I recently looked into that and stopped counting at 48 places I have to enter a username and password. There is no way I can remember 48+ usernames and passwords. Security is important, but in our connected world, there is no way to eliminate all potential threats.
I’m glad in the spiritual realm we don’t have to worry about security. 2 Timothy 2:12 says, “For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.“ KJV. When we trust in Jesus, He takes care of the security. He can deliver what He has promised. He won’t lose a single soul who has trusted in Him. Jesus said in John 10:28 “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish—ever! No one will snatch them out of My hand.” HCSB
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Ramblings by James 