Watch out!

We fondly remember our trip to Universal Studios, and roll with laughter as we recall the guide driving our tour vehicle. Oh, how many times we heard the warning to keep our hands, feet, heads, and accessories inside the vehicle at all times! Over and over the warning would go. Why? Obviously to protect us from harm and the park from liability. God provides us with these kinds of reminders over and over in His Word. He cautions us to be aware of danger. For example:

"Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith." Peter 5:8-9

We must be committed to being watchful, praying to stand firm when tested. Peter learned his lesson the hard way. In the garden the night Jesus was betrayed, He told Peter, James and John to stand watch and pray so that they would not fall into temptation. They slept instead, and all deserted Him.

I want to be ready. How about you? How will you arm yourself today to prepare for the next attack?

"See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesying. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil." 1 Thessalonians 5:15-22

Press in and press on,

Giselle