Sometimes I hesitate to listen to the news as sin, evil, and horror abound. Recently our local news has been full of fatal shootings including seven police officers in the past few weeks. Robberies, too, are happening all around. A person doesn't feel safe in this old world any more and never knows what to expect next. That's why my husband and I never let a day go by without pleading the protection and covering of the Blood of Jesus.
As far as robberies go, however, our spiritual lives are in danger, also. Speaking to His disciples, Christ said in John 10:10,"The thief's purpose is to steal, kill and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness" (LB).
Christ was referring to false prophets who would lead people astray with empty promises of grandeur, prosperity, and what have you. We still have false teachers today. We know who the real thief is, of course -- Satan himself. Sometimes he works through others such as phony leaders; sometimes he brings wrong ideas and discouragement to our minds. This robs us of our joy, our peace, our faith and our trust in God Almighty.
We've been talking the last couple blogs about being more committed to our Heavenly Father in the New Year. One of the most deceptive ways Satan robs us of our spiritual vitality is by telling us we don't have time to read and study the Bible. We're too busy to take time to pray. He drops a zillion excuses into our unsuspecting minds that will hinder us in getting involved in Christian work of one kind or another.
I'm not saying we all are preachers, or even teachers. Some of us are not comfortable, even, with visitation. But we can always give a big smile to all we meet, a word of encouragement, a "God bless you," or a hearty handshake. Those of us whom God had gifted with the ability to sew, knit and crochet can help provide clothing for the needy. Maybe we can serve food at a local food kitchen. Or take a meal to an invalid. Clean house for an elderly friend. Run errands for a sick individual.
In other words, let's find some way we can serve the Lord in this New Year -- not for just a few days, but regularly. We'll reap blessings untold if we do.
It all has to do with not letting Satan rob us of any portion of our spiritual lives.
Preacher's Kid
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