SAFE AND SECURE

READING: JOHN 10: 7-11

Verse 10: “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”

The devil brings influence into the world with full intent to do harm and cause loss. As our adversary, he prepares packages of destruction and tries to make them appear to be desirable gifts. For example, to a person in need of love, an offer that would appear to meet that need could be an attractive proposal. However, if the offer had been created by Satan, it would not provide true love, but a counterfeit. Such an offer would actually result from a destructive motive such as greed or selfishness, disguised as love. Inevitably some form of injury would occur. What may be attractive, even appearing as the perfect provision, would be harmful instead. We don’t want uch experiences, nor does our Lord and Father want them for us. Therefore, He equips us with protection. His care for us is more complete than we can understand, but some of it is provided by the wisdom of Proverbs 3:6. Those who properly acknowledge the Lord will not be deluded. They will be guided into His loving provisions and away from the deceptive offerings of the enemy. There is safety and security for all who allow the Lord to guide their paths. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. What is another source of spiritual protection that the Lord provides?

2. Under what condition are you most secure and protected?