Day 3- How bad do you want it?
Be sober , be vigilant ; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about , seeking whom he may devour
- 1 Peter 5:8
Last year my son began the sport of wrestling. All I knew about wrestling was that the boys wear this little “leotard-looking costume.” After watching some of the matches, I found that you have to be extremely strong and very methodical in your approach. First, you must have a game plan when walking onto the mat. Second, you have to be ready with a counter move to react to whatever your opponent does. Lastly, you have to have the strength and determination to get out of whatever hold your opponent puts you in. The same is true in our Christian walk.
We all know that living a Christian life is full of great rewards but it is also full of many trials and temptations. I have learned that the closer I get to God the more “stuff” comes my way; stuff, like hardship, temptation, trials, and burdens. God clearly gives us the game plan for any struggle the enemy may throw your way.
1. Be alert. Be aware of where God is in your life and priorities. Always make His will your first priority. God wins in the end. No matter what the enemy throws our way.
2.Be vigilant. We must have a “never give up” attitude. You have the power to RENOUNCE the enemy’s control over you. You have God’s word to trample serpents and defeat giants!
Today’s Thought
There is no doubt that Satan is waging war against God’s people. My question to you today is: How bad do you want victory? Are you ready to fight the fight? Are you strong enough to stand up to the attacks of the enemy? Remember, we win!