“Do not lie in wait, 0 wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; do not plunder his resting place” (Prov 24:15).
This verse speaks directly to those who break into peopled homes to steal and vandalize. It warns them against trespassing on the premises of the righteous.
Law enforcement agencies claim that one out of seven homes in the United States will be broken into this year.
The media tells us that in New York City, the most common “status symbol” is an elaborate security system consisting of seven chains, locks, bars, dead-bolts, barriers, and door restrainers. One writer here reported pathetically that it takes him nearly fifteen minutes to disengage his anti-burglar system so he can open his front door.
As believers, this verse is given to assure that there is something better than all that protective paraphernalia. Our trust in God Almighty provides us a peace and assurance unknown to those outside the Lord.
The Bible tells us that the angel of the Lord encamps about those who reverence and respect Him (Ps. 34:7). For us Christians, there is a better way. Our protection is not physical, but spiritual. We could call it “the celestial security system”! Try it, it works!
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Dick Mills was ordained at The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel in 1949. He and his wife Betty traveled as evangelists all over the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, Europe, and Australia. Dick and Betty are now home in heaven.
In 1966 Dick and Betty became a part of the then-emerging Charismatic Renewal. Passing through all denominational barriers, Dick has had the opportunity to speak in thousands of churches of varied backgrounds all over the world.
He ministered within several Christian organizations, including the Full Gospel Business Men, Women's Aglow, Inter-church Renewal Catholic Pentecostals, mainline Charismatic groups, CBN and TBN television networks, and many other independent Christian TV stations.
Dick appeared on numerous radio talk shows, written several magazine articles, and spoke at many Bible conferences and universities. He served as an adjunct professor at six Schools of the Bible and Seminaries.
In addition, Dick authored and co-authored several books and tapes. Dick's ministry was characterized by the unique gifts God has blessed him with. His services informed, enlightened, and motivated people to a higher level of commitment to God.