“Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.”—1 Peter 5:8 NASB
In warfare there is used the indirect approach. The enemy has such indirectness that it ensures the opponents unreadiness to meet it. The disguise of the true intention will surprise the opponent and catch them off guard and unprepared.
In the same way, many Christians are defeated in life because they are not prepared for spiritual warfare. They forget that the devil is shrewd and deceptive. He will not announce his attacks but will seek to confuse us with mixed messages, prey on our weaknesses, and sneak up on us when we are not ready. Instead of attacking us directly, he may lash out at our family members, friends, emotions, health, or finances.
Make sure that you are on guard against these attacks. Like a lion, your enemy looks for “someone to devour.” Make sure that you are shielded with a strong faith. Live a life of truth; have “a breastplate of righteousness,” and do the right things. Be armed with the sword of the Spirit, which is God’s Word, and fill your life with prayer (Ephesians 6:10–17).
Be careful, always ready.
Reflection Question: Have you put on your spiritual armor yet today?
