DON’T BE THE PURSUED, BUT INSTEAD, BE THE PURSUER!

” STAY ALERT. WATCH OUT FOR YOUR GREAT ENEMY THE DEVIL. HE PROWLS AROUND LIKE A ROARING LION, LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO DEVOUR.” 1 PETER 5:8

” STAND FIRM AGAINST HIM AND BE STRONG IN YOUR FAITH.” 1 PETER 5:9

The devil has no authority over those who have accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior. However, we are told in 1 Peter that we need to be watchful and alert to the devils’ schemes. Peter describes the devil as a roaring lion roaming around looking for a weak subject to devour. Our lives on this earth are not to be filled with fear or doubt but we are to be strong and courageous. We are to have strong faith and be able to stand strong in the face of danger. Just how do we do that? It is really hard when we are facing the realities of this life. When we are facing sickness, disease, or even death itself, we are to have strong faith in the unseen and not the seen. We are to surround ourselves with the strength of the Lord himself. We are to become extremely familiar with his mighty scriptures. We are to spend our time being a “doer” of his word and not just a “hearer” only. We are to stay in constant contact with him by praying whenever we feel the need. It should be commonplace to go to our Lord first in our troubles. We don’t need to be in a closed room or a church to be able to pray affectively. When problems come upon us just take a moment and bow your head in prayer. Ask him for his help. Remember, He never fails us! Stay strong and never let down for a second. Remember, the devil is lurking and just waiting for us to leave the door cracked open for him to come in. Keep alert, keep strong and keep your faith immovable! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!