Be Sober!

Hello everyone,

How are you doing on this day? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord.

Primary Text

“Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour.” 1 Peter 5v8 (AMP)

Beloved, the truth is that we have a very real adversary, the devil, and he isn’t keeping still. From the Scripture above, we are told that he is seeking whom he may devour, looking for who will become the prey. Revelation 12v12 (KJV) saying “…Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.” And so what should our response be? First, we should be sober of mind. Keep things in proper perspective. 1 Peter 4v7 (NLT) says “The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers.” Secondly, we need to be vigilant. Stay alert. Be on your guard. The Lord told His disciples at Gethsemane – “Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!” (Matthew 26v41, NLT). Maintain an attitude of prayer brethren, now more than ever before. Be sensitive to the Spirit of God. Remain connected to the Lord! When something even looks slightly out of place, be vigilant and watchful enough to take it up in prayer, and may you blessed as you do so in Jesus name, amen. Ephesians 6v10-18 (KJV) saying “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;”  

Prayer

Father, I thank You for Your Word. We pray for the grace to be alert and vigilant more than ever before. Please grant unto us the spirit of grace and intercession in Jesus name. Thank You Lord for hearing us and answering us in Jesus name, amen.