The Bishop’s Mind: Christian Wisdom, Daily Devotionals & Empowering Messages for Kingdom Living

  Stop the Thief: Guarding Your Time, Talents, and Treasure "Truly, truly, I say to you, the one who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in another way is a thief and a robber. But the one who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him, the gatekeeper opens the gate, and the sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out." – John 10:1–3 (KSB)    This passage powerfully illustrates Jesus as the true Shepherd and reminds us of the importance of recognizing legitimate leadership and protection from false influences. The metaphor of a thief represents distractions and forces that steal from our lives particularly our time, talents, and treasure  hindering us from living fully in God’s purpose.     Firstly, consider the thief that steals your time. Time is a precious gift given equally to all, yet how it is used greatly affects our growth and fulfillment. Being mindful of time means ac...