When we take out insurance, it always pays to read the small print and discover if we are fully covered for all eventualities: quite often, there are ‘get-out clauses’ or excesses to pay before we can receive anything from the insurance company in the event of a claim. Stephen spoke tonight about the differences between insurance and assurance.
Jesus is the light of the world (Jn 8:12). Unlike insurance policies which may well leave us in the dark over what level of cover we truly have (or at least, require us to read the minuscule print in order to know our full rights!), Jesus gives us the security we yearn for. Job 24:22 reminds us that the ‘mighty’ often have no assurance, but God’s people know the protection God gives and that makes a difference to us. There is a clear distinction between light and darkness and Jesus is able to bring light into all situations and to give us ‘great assurance’ in our faith in Him (see 1 Tim 3:13).
Matt 6:26 reminds us that we are more valuable than the birds of the air; because of the value God places on human life, we find His evaluation of our worth and situations enlightening and life-changing. When God is in charge of our lives, we have ‘total cover’, total protection and assurance, and His light is able to shine into every aspect of life and transform our lives to His glory.