“Or how can someone enter a strong man’s house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man? Then indeed he may plunder his house.”

Matthew 12:29 (ESV)

The thief always comes to places where he knows he can profit from what is valuable. A robber does not waste time breaking into humble or empty places.

In every act of stealing, the thief comes prepared—ready to bind, silence, and disarm those in the house. If a home is left unguarded and no one rises to defend it, the enemy will surely attack. The place will be seized, valuables stolen, and sometimes lives destroyed.

I once watched a news story about two thieves who broke into a house and entered the bedroom unnoticed. The owner lay sound asleep. One thief went straight to the locker, while the other stood ready with an iron rod, prepared to strike if the owner awoke. As the thief opened the locker, the alarm sounded—but the owner remained asleep. They managed to steal most of the valuables before fleeing.

When the drunken owner finally awoke, he discovered he had been robbed. Everything was caught on CCTV. The man lived in a wealthy home filled with treasures, yet he never even had the chance to fight back. His passivity made the entire robbery effortless.

The Bible reveals that Satan is a thief whose goal is to bind the strong man, gain entry, and plunder what is precious. When you find yourself under attack—spiritually, emotionally, or physically—it is often a sign that God has placed something valuable within you. The enemy seeks to steal that divine deposit.

Your gifts and talents attract opposition. When you begin to walk in your calling, trials, distractions, losses, and failures often follow. These are the enemy’s attempts to make you lose what God entrusted to you. Instead of being discouraged, rejoice that Heaven has invested something precious in your life.

It is your responsibility to guard what God has given. Secure the boundaries of your heart and spirit. The enemy’s attacks often come subtly through people, situations, or even familiar places—from the workplace to the worship place.

The only way to guard what is yours is through the Word of God. Scripture teaches us to be spiritually equipped to discern, resist, and overcome the enemy’s schemes. Stay alert in mind and spirit, for the adversary is always ready to weaken you. Strengthen yourself daily through prayer and meditation.

Preserving your gifts and calling not only protects your purpose but also threatens the kingdom of darkness. Do not be like the man who slept through the robbery of his house—spiritually unaware, careless, and unguarded. Such negligence gives the enemy easy access.

It is time to recognize your spiritual treasures and refuse to give the enemy access. Guard your peace and your calling. The very place where you were once attacked may hold the key to your greatest gifting.

Therefore, stand firm, fight the good fight, and protect what God has entrusted to you. The victory will surely be yours.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, thank You for entrusting me with Your gifts and calling. Teach me to guard the treasures You have placed within me and to stand firm against every scheme of the enemy. Strengthen my spirit with Your Word, sharpen my discernment, and keep my heart steadfast in prayer.

In Christ Jesus. Amen.