Category: Introduction

I Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour;

I want to make note of the word, “vigilant.” Think of this word as a watchman guarding a wall against the approach of an enemy.

This thought should be included in your prayer time every morning. You should ask God to open your eyes and mind as to how Satan can harm you and your family. Or if you are on any committees at church, ask the Lord to protect those committees at church. You do not have to be so burdened down with these things, but your mind must be alerted to the schemes of the devil. Ask God to alert you and you can have peace walking through enemy territory that is seeking whom they may devour.

I Peter 5:6

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.

If you have prayer where you do encounter the presence of God, you will be humble. (See Enter The Throne Room Of God) What else can cause you to be more humble? Your prayers and obedience have already put you “under the mighty hand of God.” No, we are not perfect, but our disobedience is not intended or consistent. Although, the Lord expects more from us.

What one must take note of are the words, “in due time”. This is especially true when being mistreated with lies. Time could mean soon or it could mean in eternity. Just remember the love and patience God has shown you. God has only promised to vindicate His children who suffer if they remain humble.

Beloved ones of Christ, we are to always be ready to defend our faith. I have seen some when doing this, be stiff-neck in their response. But Christ wants us to speak with love in a gentle way. Satan wants us to become angry, in order to stain our testimony. We might not be able to change the person’s mind who is attacking our faith, but if others are looking on, might see Christ within us. Hopefully, you had your prayer time earlier and faced this person with Christ. The way we respond to others speaks clearly of God’s love. Also, one must know when to walk away.

Read I Peter 3:16

Do you find joy in walking in the presence of God?

If you don’t, what sin do you find more enjoyable?

Guess what? God sees and knows everything about you.

So ask Jesus to forgive you and help you to overcome your sinful joy.

Opinions as to what is right and wrong change. In the past year, we have seen changes in what is right and wrong. The world wants us, as Christians, to accept some inferior standard of holiness. The world can not understand why we can not accept certain things, because they do not have the Holy Spirit to tell them what is wrong.

The Bible does say that in the last days that the world will say what is right is wrong, and what is wrong is right. So we may not be able to change the world. However, we can introduce individuals to our Jesus Christ, love them as Christ, and pray for them with all our hope for them.

Beloved, no matter if we are a baby Christian or a mature Christian, we are to live in the heart of Jesus Christ. We are to be His hands and feet in this world. Pray and look where Jesus needs you to express His love. With all of this Beloved, be His voice of goodness.

Do you want to love Jesus so much, that this fullness of love flows from you in such a way that those around you feel it? Ask God every day to put more love in your heart for Him. You need to ask every day because the world steals this love from you. Carry God’s presence and His majesty in you to flow out. God chose you to be His treasured possession. So, ask yourself, are you living for God? Do you bring honor to God by what you do? We are to edify other Christians. We are to live for each other. We are to encourage each other. We are never to destroy another, for Christ died for them. We are to please God by acting and loving as Jesus Christ. So, ask God to put more love in your heart for Him.

So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love.

As a Christian, Christ is the owner of your heart. How comfortable is He living in your heart? What else is living in your heart? Lies? Hate? Anger? Is there room for Truth, love, compassion, and forgiveness? What is Christ living with?

Have you ever experienced a holy silence with anticipation?