The thief comes only to steal, and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10 Vs 10

Had coffee yesterday with a bloke who pointed this verse out to me. Have you ever thought that

The theft could be of time promised to God.
The killing could be of your self esteem.
The destroying of your dreams, future, witness, marriage…..

I think it’s interesting that most can quote the latter half of this verse but aren’t even aware of the existence of the first half. The activities listed here I recognise and have been victim of, all of a sudden I’m looking for spiritual armour – How sharp is your sword? (Ephesians 6)