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Scammers, Stars and God's Word

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Scammers, Stars and God's Word


Oh, last week was not fun! Not at all.  

You see, technologically speaking, it was "one of those weeks".  And then some.

It began with my printer. It stopped printing. I was pretty sure I knew why. An HP Insta-ink issue. I was pretty sure I had exceeded my page limit and thus the printer shut down. Thought it should be a pretty easy fix. A quick phone call should take care of it.

So I googled HP Customer Support and gave them a call.

Unbeknownst to me at the time....I had not reached who I thought I had.

May this post be considered a warning to all of you dear readers. Beware. Scammers are slick, tricky and prevalent. I found this out the hard way.

So without going into detail...suffice it to say, I was scammed. I was somewhat skeptical from the get-go. But I trusted that I was speaking to HP Customer Support, the company behind my printer. And computer.

 As the realization of what had taken place took hold of my mind, I felt attacked, anxious, concerned. I did not sleep the best that night.

The next day I was working on our Bible Study on Jude. My electronic devices were shut off. I removed WiFi from my phone (just in case). I was feeling vulnerable, weary.

 The writer of the Study asked that we turn to 1 Peter 3:13-15 with the words "Read this and be encouraged by the Word". Oh how encouraged I was! How perfect! It was just what I needed. Thank you Jesus!

This is what it said.....

"And who is he that will harm you, if you be followers of that which is good?

But and if you suffer for righteousness sake, happy are ye. AND BE NOT AFRAID OF THEIR TERROR, NEITHER BE TROUBLED.

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asks you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear."

Is that not beautiful?

And even the fact that it was capitalized. In texting that means that someone is yelling at you. It was like God was really trying to get my attention!! He was letting me know in no uncertain terms that I need not fear, but claim the HOPE that I have in Jesus!

Thankfully, eventually, I was able to get things taken care of. Got my computer cleaned up, took care of security concerns, got my money back. Praise God!

And speaking of security concerns.....one more thing that happened....

As I was walking later that night, under a beautiful star studded sky, I looked up into the Heavens and talked with God. I shared my concerns of possible identity theft and of what had happened.

And then He beautifully spoke to my heart. He assured me that my identity as His child could never be stolen. That I was His and He carries me (us) always in His loving, caring and SECURE arms!

Thank you sweet Jesus!!


                                            



                                                         




                                                




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