Insecurity is a loaded term; it can mean
different things to different people. Before we get into how insecurity affects
our lives, I want to define what it is. When I talk about insecurity, I’m
referring to the lack of confidence or assurance that all of us grapple with at
some point. It’s the overwhelming sense of self-doubt that plagues our minds.

When you lack fundamental confidence in
yourself, and allow that baggage to remain packed tight and hidden away, it
will eventually manifest in your life in a variety of ways. Let’s look at just
a few of these ways.

Why is it crucial to understand insecurity?
Because it’s the impetus behind the way many of us think, speak, and act. Many
times, we simply respond to what others say or do, never discerning that, in
reality, the underlying source of their actions is insecurity.

When someone is extremely shy, that’s often
because of insecurity. Likewise, when a person is overly arrogant or
aggressive, it’s usually a mask to cover up an underlying sense of “not
enough.” Maybe you know someone who lets people walk all over him or her; or
someone who has a tendency to always conform to what others think they ought to
be. All of these behaviors are fueled by insecurity.

Negative attitudes, gossip, posturing, and a
host of other behaviors are the result of insecurity. We see plenty of examples
of God’s people struggling with insecurity in the Bible. In the book of Exodus
chapter 3, Moses is hidden on the backside of the desert when God speaks to him
from a burning bush. Several times, Moses gives excuses for why he can’t be the
right person to lead God’s people:

1. “They won’t believe me.”

2. “I’m not well-spoken enough.”

3. “Please just send someone else, Lord!”

Finally, God’s anger burned against Moses. He
had reassured and affirmed him three times, and still, Moses refused to obey. I
wonder if that’s how God feels with us sometimes. Of course, He loves us
unconditionally; but could it be that, when we give into insecurity and allow
it to derail us from our obedience and purpose, God gets frustrated?

This is why dealing with insecurity is so
important. In other blog posts, I’ll discuss the sources of and solutions to
insecurity; but as a foundation, it’s essential to understand what it is and
how it affects our walk with Christ. What’s the source of your insecurity? How
are you going to respond to it?

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