1 Peter 5:8
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring
lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.
Peter
is encouraging all believers both then and now to be wise and aware of your
adversary the devil as he is constantly seeking to impede the believer's faith
journey as believers have committed him or herself to doing the will of God.
How must believers be vigilant of our
adversary? This is achieved by first refusing to believe his lies as he is
a masterful strategist and is very clever in laying straps. Reflect on how he deceived Eve into eating
the forbidden fruit, he is still at work in the world today. Second, believers
are to be watchful by studying God's Word and living according to His Word.
Third, believers must rely on the Holy Spirit in our efforts to refrain from
falling prey to Satan. Fourth, believers must remain fully dressed in God's
body armour as God knew that Satan would make every effort to destroy believers
(Ephesians 6:11-18). Therefore, believers are to take the fight to Satan
through prayer and God's Word-the Bible.
1
John 4:4 states, "greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the
world;" therefore, use your resources and remain watchful of your
surroundings, because Satan is on the prowl. He wants to destroy you. Believers,
we have victory; Christ won the victory.
Watch
as well as pray.
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