The Enemy

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Have you considered the real threat and danger of evil? Do you understand you have an enemy that wants to destroy your life?

We must be aware and alert, because we have an adversary who wants to kill, steal, and destroy. We must be watchful, because our enemy wants to devour us.

The Apostle Peter wrote, “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith.” (1 Peter 5:8-9, ESV).

The only way we can stand against the devil is to resist evil and stand firm in our faith.

We need God’s help to escape the enemy—as we pray in the Lord’s Prayer, “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil”. We need God’s leading, protection, and deliverance from evil. We cannot resist or defeat the enemy on our own.

May we acknowledge we have an enemy—the devil, and may we be watchful and alert, resisting evil, and standing firm in our faith.

In Christ alone, Robbie

A Collect For Evening: “Visit this place, O Lord, and drive far from it all snares of the enemy; let your holy angels dwell with us to preserve us in peace; and let your blessing be upon us always; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” (Book of Common Prayer, 2019).

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