You are not alone in this battle!

The Apostle Peter cautioned us to be sober and vigilant at all times. The word sober means: be well balanced and self-disciplined. The word vigilant means: be alert and cautious at all times. Peter knew that we are in a spiritual battle. However, we are not alone in this battle. Our brothers and sisters in the faith likewise are also in a similar battle. 1 Peter 5:8-9 says: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.” Peter reminded us of the power of our faith. We have the authority to resist the adversary, the devil. We are to resist him stedfastly in the faith. When we do that, he must flee. The word “steadfast” means: “immovable, firmly fixed in place”. Our faith is wrapped around THE ROCK, who is the Lord Jesus. This is why we can remain steadfast! James 4:7 says: “Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you”. So be reminded today that greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world!

 

He is no match for us in this arena!

This week, you will be challenged by rogue thoughts, challenges at home and at work, and unfair circumstances. You will have to match these challenges with strong faith and confidence in His word. It’s not time to doubt or to allow anything or anyone to take you out of your place of authority. It’s time to stand on His word. James 4:7 says: “Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” Submit to God today. Resist with the strength that God gives you in the Holy Spirit, and the devil will flee. That is God’s promise to you today! Greater is He that is within you!

James 1:6 “But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.”