Bible Verse of The Day – 9-22-18

1 Peter 5:8 (NKJV) 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

We have an enemy. And he has one purpose; to destroy us.

That may sound morbid, scary, frightening, or a large number of any other less-than-positive adjectives. But it’s the truth.

We are engaged in spiritual warfare each and every day, whether we realize it or not. Beyond what we can see with our eyes, there is a world of activity that we can’t see, where war is being waged for the souls of man.

It is for this reason that we must be sober and vigilant, to be able to discern and fend off the attacks that come against us in the spiritual realm.

It’s important to note that being sober isn’t just referring to refraining from being drunk. Self-controlled and alert might be good alternative words to use. We must be able to make sound judgments and be able to discern those things coming against us.

Doing so will allow us to fight them effectively and ward off their attacks victoriously.

Being alert and able to defend ourselves in advance is always better than having to pick up the pieces from an attack that we aren’t prepared for.

As we spend time in God’s word and let it become a part of us, we will find ourselves being more vigilant and alert every day, being armed with the knowledge and understanding that God imparts into us through His word.

And as we press into Him, spending time learning of Him and growing in our relationship with Him, we will become stronger and more confident in who God is in us.

We will become strong, vigilant and courageous children of God.

Joshua 1:9 (NLT) 9 This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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