“What do I put my faith in?”

I saw a commercial on TV the other day where a couple left their children home while they went out. Their oldest was maybe 12 or 13, and the two younger children were 6 or 7. The couple had faith in their alarm system, so they left the young girl at home alone in charge of the house and two younger children.

The young girl turned on the alarm system, and when an intruder kicked open the door, the alarm and the service company saved the day.

The commercial was designed to offer a measure of confidence and security in the technology and service provided by that company. The couple seemed to be vindicated in their choice of alarm system, and the message to viewers was that we could put our faith in that same service/technology.

It made me ask myself, “What do I put my faith in?” Do I rely on myself or my own judgment? Do I rely on my family or the people around me? Do I rely on money, technology, material things, or government?

Am I building my house on the sand?

Lord, while I pray for discernment in the ways and means of this life, help me to rely first and foremost on you. (Matthew 6:9-13)