Putting Up Resistance
Good morning Scripture reading: 1 Peter 5:6-11 Worship song: If It Had Not Been Meditation: Recently, during my leisure time, I watched a wildlife documentary and was dumbfounded by the vicious way in which these animals attack and bring down their victims. Most of all, I was startled yet captivated by the hunting techniques displayed by the lions and how they captured and slew their prey. No wonder Peter describes the devil as a roaring lion prowling about seeking whom he may devour. At no time should we let down our guard because the devil is always on the lookout, waiting for an opportunity to launch his attack. We are to be sober, vigilant, and watchful with our drones on the lookout and our antennas alert and ready to send off signals of impending danger. We should be armed and ready for defense at all times, lest the devil catch us off-guard. The devil is cunning and crafty; therefore, we cannot resist him if we are not completely submissive to...