Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Run To The Roar

In 1 Peter 5:8 we are warned to be watchful because our enemy the devil walks about as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. If you are like me, when you first read this, you go, “Huh?” In the context of the verse Peter is talking about those not in the position of leadership (he had just addressed the leaders) should remain humble. God will resist the proud (doesn’t sound good, right?) but will exalt the humble. An interesting point hear is that the word devil is used, meaning false accuser. The passage also says the same things are happening to people around us that are not believers. It is as if they are supposed to see an example in us of how to get through these struggles, which is what God promises will happen. We will be delivered. So what shall we do to resist?

Well, I am pretty sure we don’t run away. Peter here says resist him, steadfast in the belief and trust (faith) in God. James said in James 4:7 to resist the devil and he will flee. Sounds like if we believe in and trust in God, we win. So what shall we do?

I say we run to the roar…

Prayer
Father, we praise and exalt You as the Most High King of the universe. We thank You that You work in us and through us in the midst of tough times. We thank You that You make our enemies flee from us. Please help us to have the courage to run to the roar and resist the devil in the name of Your Son, Jesus. In Jesus name. Amen.