” Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.” Stand firm against him and be strong in your faith.” 1 Peter 5:8-9
In our world of today it is easy to become complacent in the way we live our lives. It is easy for us to become a part of the problem instead a part of the solution. We are to have great faith in our Lord Jesus and live our lives in a strong and faith loving way. However, we must have another belief. We must not be deceived by the devil and his cohorts. The devil himself would like nothing more than for us to believe that he is just a fairy tale character. The devil is real, and he is very active in today’s world. He and his demons are lurking at every corner looking for ways to deceive us. He will dress himself up to look good. He has learned the bible and knows the scriptures. He is an expert in turning the scriptures around and using them against us. If you and I are not deeply submersed in the world of God, we are subject to be deceived. We must be able to beat the devil at his own game. We must know what the bible says and be able to stand upon its promises and ways. We must be able to know whether someone is trying to confuse us or is confused themselves. We must train ourselves to go the bible consistently and check out the sayings and thoughts of others. We should have our tool, the bible, close at hand and know it without doubt. The devil is lurking and is desperate to trick us into his ways, his thoughts, his doubts and his fears. Our only tools to fight him are the best tools ever. It is prayer, praise and God’s Holy Word. Our faith must be strong and continue to grow in strength. Each day the devil grows stronger in his deception so each day we must grow stronger in our faith and in our efforts to use it against the devil. Be alert and continue to be strong for the devil is prowling around like a lion ready to devour those in his path. PRAISE THE LRD IN ALL THINGS!
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