Always A Battle

1 Peter 5:8-9 (NKJV) Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.

It's good to remember that there's always a battle going on in the spiritual realm. Whether the atmosphere is one of struggle and stress or peace and blessing, our adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion SEEKING whom he may devour. That means he's seeking out you and me.

Well, thanks a lot, Ed, for that Monday morning encouragement!

Yes, it is encouraging stuff to be reminded of and to know. It's been said that to be forewarned is to be forearmed. It's so true. You're being prepared for battle as you read this note.

Even what you're about to experience today is a part of the battle. As you desire to grow and be used of the Lord, Satan wants to devour and destroy you. He wants to devour your dreams, your ministry, your kids, your family, your joy!

Friends, our victory is not in our own strength, but in the Lord! He is our conquering King and the Bible says, "Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place." 2 Corinthians 2:14 (NKJV) Hallelujah!

Stay close to Jesus this week. Abide in Him and He'll abide in you! Victory is ours in Jesus!

In Love,
Pastor Ed


Response
That is a awesome story. The kids and myself were in that Sam's while this was all happening and I could not imagine the fear of being outside seeking shelter for my children. I just wanted to share something that touched me. As we were walking through the store, they called over the loud speaker for everyone to come to the center of the store for a "code black." Well it was pretty easy to figure out what was going on. Once in the center of the store it started to get pretty loud and I told Jordan, my six year old to climb under a rack that was next to us. Then, I climbed under holding my son and started to pray. After it quieted down I came out, called Jordan out and instead of crying or panicking she looked up at me a said "Daddy, I prayed for Jesus." Even now to reflect on the whole incident and to think of her under that rack praying is emotional, but yet encouraging. If you look at the path of the tornado hitting the Jamba Juice and Lowes buildings, but missing the Sam's Club, which is in the middle, it would be pretty hard explain as anything but the power of God moving in prayer. May we praise God and give Him all the Glory as it is Him who kept us safe not some building built by man.