Daily Encouragement For June 08:

The Thief 

A horrible thing happened to me today.....a thief broke into my house. It 
happened shortly after I awoke this 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 breakfast, took a shower and got ready for work. In 
my rush, I 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. Just kind 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'll be turning it on tomorrow morning! I thought I'd 
warn you about this guy, because he's still on the loose. Chances are, 
he's in your area. Possibly even headed for your house. His name? His
name is Satan. You see, this morning when I jumped up in my haste to get 
started on my busy day, I skipped my prayer time -opting 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 and I felt 
powerless. Like I said, I also felt so very stupid, because I could have 
avoided the incident if I had just taken the time to pray. 

My friend, the thief has come to "steal, kill and destroy." And, as a 
Child of God, you are on his "hit list." 

He'll probably 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.

“Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against
the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but
against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of
this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto
you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil
day, and having done all, to stand.” - Ephesians 6:11-13.