"Why did this happen?!"
Because you didn't have security.
Many Christians keep Jesus in their hearts but forget to lock him in there or get some security. So, the devil and his minions easily walk up and take him out of the average Christian's heart and replace Jesus with something sick and disgusting like baked beans or a Sponge Bob Marathon. Ugh. What do we do to keep Jesus in and that other junk out? We get security!
"How?"
I'm glad you asked.
"Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour."
1 Peter 5:8 (NIV)
Yes sir, the verse above is very much the truth and if you don't get some security that "someone" will be you.
First and foremost you need the HOLY SPIRIT!!! He comes free of charge and he will help you out a TON! He's like that alarm that goes off when the devil is about to break in and do something stupid. Also he will help you talk to God, teach you a bizarre new language and even give you multiple gifts that will be discussed at a later time.
Next you'll need a Bible. This may cost as little as $10 or as much as $130. Thank God for options. However this piece of the security bundle does you NOTHING unless you READ IT! Hopefully some of it will stick in your mind and you will be able to use it to thwart the devil's attacks. The devil may be out for blood but if you throw him scripture to chew on he'll leave pretty quickly!
Last, you need to pray. Often. This will cost you some time. For many of you that is a pretty large price tag but you have to make it happen. Spending time with God is key in making sure that he sticks around. Not that he'll leave you but he likes to hear from you and if you neglect to talk with him you might forget about him and... well you know. Sad.
So, now that you have security let's watch what happens the next time the burglars come around.
It's 12:43 AM and you are sound asleep in your cozy warm bed. Suddenly the gritty sound of glass breaking rings through the house. But you don't hear it because you are asleep. The burglars waltz in like they have done so many times before. Suddenly a loud, annoying alarm begins to blare and the burglars freak out. They head out the back door but it is too late! Some red-headed lady with thick, black glasses and a perfect smile worked the night-shift and called in some help. Now the SWAT team is taking down your grimy intruders and you can sleep soundly. Ah.
