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1 Peter 5:8 · KJV

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

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Passage Context

6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
7Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
8Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
9Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
10But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

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Devotional Reflection

JoyPeaceGratitudeHope

Satan is not a game or a make-believe thing. He is real, and his power is meant to hurt. But instead of worrying about him, let's resist him when he tempts us and put our attention on Jesus. He is the one who won the big battle with Satan at Calvary. He took Satan's most powerful weapon and made it useless. Now we can fight back, and Satan will run away.

Prayer

We are grateful to the All-Powerful God for sending Jesus to free us from the grip of the devil. You have reassured me that my death will not mark the end of my relationship with You but rather the beginning of life with You through the death of the Savior. But today, I specifically ask for Your support as I work to fend off Satan's hold on my life in the following ways. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

PeaceGratitudeHope

Satan is not a game or a make-believe thing. He is real, and his power is meant to hurt. But instead of worrying about him, let's resist him when he tempts us and put our attention on Jesus. He is the one who won the big battle with Satan at Calvary. He took Satan's most powerful weapon and made it useless. Now we can fight back, and Satan will run away.

Prayer

Thank you, All-Powerful God, for sending Jesus to free us from Satan's grip. Through the death of the Savior, you've shown me that my own death won't be the end of our relationship, but rather the start of a new life with you. Today, though, I want you to help me fight against Satan's power in my life in the ways below. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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