Break In

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

- John 10:10 (NIV)

There is a thief breaking into Christian homes at an alarming rate. Unlike many of his counterparts, this thief comes to not just take your possessions, but to kill and destroy you...in other words his break in is intended to not only break you, but to completely take you out. His heart's desire is to ensure that every remnant, every trace, every part of your essence is taken away...and will not rest until it is done. As bad as this sounds, you could perhaps take solace in knowing that you have done all to stand against his advances, but unfortunately you have unwittingly left the door wide open and allowed him to enter. In the natural you would never be so slack in protecting yourself against a break in, yet your spiritual nonchalance has allowed this thief to enter uninhibited...and now that he is in he won't go, won't stop until he has you. What started as a mere break in has quickly turned into a hostage situation, and if left unattended will become a homicide. In the natural someone might call 911 if they witnessed a break in…may call if they witnessed a hostage situation...and definitely call if there was a homicide, yet when the enemy breaks into your spiritual home no one sees, hears, or does anything about it. So is it any wonder then that this same thief continues to go door to door unchecked? This ought not be so for those who bear the name of He Who has placed all things under His feet - And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all (Ephesians 1:22, NKJV). So then if greater is He that is in you than in the world [You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4, NKJV)] and you can all things through Christ is who strengthens you [I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13, NKJV], why are you willingly allowing this thief to take everything God has bestowed upon you? Understand that this thief only has power and authority you cede to him...and he can do nothing unless you allow it - No one can enter a strong man’s house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man. And then he will plunder his house (Mark 3:27, NKJV). It's time for you to speak up (use God's Word) and do something to not only prevent further break ins, but to also thwart subsequent hostage situations and homicides. Today call the authority and let Him secure you...then watch how you'll never have to worry about another home invasion.

BE BLESSED!