Don't Let the Thief Steal Your JOY!

          Have you had your JOY JUICE today?  Please don’t wait!  Drink it in NOW… before a thief comes and snatches it from you!

            You do realize that there is an enemy on the prowl, don’t you!? He wants to steal your joy…and my joy….and the joy of each one who is striving to walk the Christian life.

            John 10:10 says:  (KJV)

   “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”

          Do you know who was speaking in this passage?  It was Jesus!  He wants us to have an abundant life….which include a double portion of His love and joy!  How do we prevent that thief from stealing our joy?

            Many of us put alarm systems on our homes, places of business and even our churches.  That way the alarm goes off if a thief or vandal tries to break in.  Some people keep a weapon handy, just in case.  There are security cameras in banks and schools and stores, so if a robbery is attempted, the camera records the incident.

            Likewise, we should put an alarm system on our hearts and minds.  The Word of God is our security camera and if we are reflecting the truth of scripture in every aspect of our lives, when the enemy tries to break in and steal the truth from us, our alarm will sound! Our weapon is the “sword of the Spirit” and I can promise you this is the most powerful, spiritual safety measure you could ever desire! 

            Today, I am urgently reminding you to protect your heart and mind with the truth from scripture and drink in the JOY of the Lord continually.