You Must Fight! So Be Alert, and Stay Alert!

Be alert at all times, the Bible says. Because our mortal enemy the devil prowls around like a lion looking for someone to devour. These words are from the Lord to His family, His followers. The devil goes around like a Lion who wants to take you out (John 10:10). The history of the devil goes back before man enters earth. He is well versed in our make up, our weaknesses, and how God’s word can make strong believing Christians. Once we know the truth, (Jesus) that truth will set us free from all habitual wrong doings. We make choices everyday of our lives concerning one thing or another. The devil knows if he can get a foothold in your decision making, he can control your circumstances. Being of a sober mind puts us in the ready position. God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound, clear thinking mind (2 Timothy 1:17). Having a sober mind means having a well trained, disciplined mind against temptations and the sin that so easily besets us. We must run this race with a balanced pace undergirded with patience. There are times when we may yield to our emotions when we’re tired. But make no final decisions until you’ve prayed on it, and you get the green light of peace and zero stress about the decision you’re leaning towards going with. Never feel pressured about anything, don’t allow anxiety to have any place in your decision making. If there’s no peace of mind, then most likely God’s not in it. We Christians are all going through many of the same battles in life, it is not a strange thing that has been happening to us all. We are in the army of the Lord and you must fight, so be, and stay alert!