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My “Security System”
A horrible thing happened to me one day this past week ..... a thief broke into my house. It happened shortly after I awoke that morning. I got up and began rushing about. I had a thousand things on my list and was already running behind. Quickly, I gulped down a quick cup of coffee, took a shower and got ready for work.
In my rush, I had forgot to turn the security system on at my house. It was just about a half an hour later that the thief broke in. Of course, he didn't make a sound.. He just kinda of snuck inside, not drawing any attention to himself. In fact, none of the neighbors ever saw him.
But, I did.
You see, I WAS HOME when the thief broke in.
He naturally startled me, as I was unprepared for his visit. He, of course, didn't announce that he was coming and I certainly had not invited him over. And yet, I found myself face to face with danger and I felt so powerless. I also felt so very stupid, because this whole incident could have been avoided if I had just taken the time to turn the security system on.
You better believe I've been turning it on since that morning! But I thought I'd warn you about this guy, because he's still on the loose. Chances are, he's in your area, and possibly even headed for your house.
His name? His name is Satan. You see, that morning when I jumped up in my haste to get started on my busy day, I skipped my prayer time – (deciding to "pray later today)." In other words, I DIDN'T TURN ON THE SECURITY SYSTEM. My defense wasn't on, my guard was dropped ..... and when the thief came into my home to attack me, I was unprepared to do battle. He tempted me with impatience, anger, bitterness, unforgiveness, and I felt powerless. Like I said, I felt so very stupid, because I could have avoided the incident if I had just taken the time to pray.
My friends, John 10:10 says "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." As Children of God, you & I are on his "hit list." He may pop over to your house today.. He may be lurking outside your door right now, just waiting to catch you off guard.
Take time to pray this morning. Ask God to bind Satan from your very presence, to protect you and empower you to do battle. In short ..... don't forget to turn your security system on.
A horrible thing happened to me one day this past week ..... a thief broke into my house. It happened shortly after I awoke that morning. I got up and began rushing about. I had a thousand things on my list and was already running behind. Quickly, I gulped down a quick cup of coffee, took a shower and got ready for work.
In my rush, I had forgot to turn the security system on at my house. It was just about a half an hour later that the thief broke in. Of course, he didn't make a sound.. He just kinda of snuck inside, not drawing any attention to himself. In fact, none of the neighbors ever saw him.
But, I did.
You see, I WAS HOME when the thief broke in.
He naturally startled me, as I was unprepared for his visit. He, of course, didn't announce that he was coming and I certainly had not invited him over. And yet, I found myself face to face with danger and I felt so powerless. I also felt so very stupid, because this whole incident could have been avoided if I had just taken the time to turn the security system on.
You better believe I've been turning it on since that morning! But I thought I'd warn you about this guy, because he's still on the loose. Chances are, he's in your area, and possibly even headed for your house.
His name? His name is Satan. You see, that morning when I jumped up in my haste to get started on my busy day, I skipped my prayer time – (deciding to "pray later today)." In other words, I DIDN'T TURN ON THE SECURITY SYSTEM. My defense wasn't on, my guard was dropped ..... and when the thief came into my home to attack me, I was unprepared to do battle. He tempted me with impatience, anger, bitterness, unforgiveness, and I felt powerless. Like I said, I felt so very stupid, because I could have avoided the incident if I had just taken the time to pray.
My friends, John 10:10 says "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." As Children of God, you & I are on his "hit list." He may pop over to your house today.. He may be lurking outside your door right now, just waiting to catch you off guard.
Take time to pray this morning. Ask God to bind Satan from your very presence, to protect you and empower you to do battle. In short ..... don't forget to turn your security system on.
It's always good to have a reminder like this.. <3