#resisting the devil

by F.B. Meyer

1 Peter 5:8-14

We hear of the adversary in Zechariah 3:1. The enemy of Christ desires to hurt the Shepherd by injuring His flock. The hunger of a lion for his prey is an emblem of the insatiable desire of our spiritual foes for our undoing. Walketh about-temptation never assails us long from the same quarter. Perhaps the figure of a roaring lion suggests an outburst of persecution, which made timid people tremble. See 2 Timothy 4:17.

All grace is in God for every hour and need, 1 Peter 5:10. We too are called to His eternal glory through Christ. The path of suffering, and that path alone, leads to the world where suffering is unknown. The suffering is only for a little while. Perfect, that nothing be lacking; stablish, that we may not waver; strengthen, that we may stand and withstand.

As the Day Ends As evening settles in and the activity of the day begins to quiet, our thoughts often become louder. The conversations we replay, the worries we revisit, and the regrets we carry can quietly shape the way we see ourselves, others, and even God. Scripture reminds us that this battleground of the mind is not accidental. The enemy often works through subtle influence rather than open…

There are countless videos of people who are color blind putting on EnChroma glasses for the first time. The pattern is almost always the same. Silence. Eyes widening. A slow smile. Then tears. Some laugh, some tremble, some can barely speak as they look at trees, skies, and loved ones as if the world has suddenly become alive.Nothing in creation changed. What changed was their ability to see…

The Apostle Peter, writing to Christians, said, “Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world” (1 Pet 5:8-9). In these verses, Peter issues a dual command to believers,…

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, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 1 Peter 5:8-9 It is noteworthy that Peter cautions Christians to be on the lookout for Satan immediately after exhorting us to cast all our…