Standing Firm in Faith

Your enemy, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Resist him. First Peter five. Verses 8 through 9. Welcome to this daily encouragement from Our Daily Bread.

standing firm in faith, was written by Nancy Gabianis and read by Joyce Dinkins. First Peter chapter five, verses six through eleven. Humble yourselves, therefore. Under God's mighty hand. that he may lift you up in due time.

Cast all your anxiety on him. because he cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy, the devil. prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.

Resist him. standing firm in the faith. Because you know That the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. and the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ. after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you.

and make you strong. Firm. and steadfast. To him be the power, Forever and ever. and ever.

Amen. Standing firm in faith. Written by Nancy Gavianis. On my walk to catch the train to work a few years ago, I saw a woman with a ferocious looking dog. heading toward me.

I grew up around pet dogs.

so I'm usually not afraid of furry friends. but this one looked menacing. As the dog got closer, he barked at me. I tried to laugh it off. but then he lunged at me so I screamed.

Thankfully, The dog couldn't harm me. Because he couldn't reach me. His owner held on tightly, to his leash. That scary encounter reminded me that as believers in Jesus Satan is also on a leash. but waiting to attack if we give him the opportunity.

In First Peter, The Apostle Peter warns us. Your enemy, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion looking for some one to devour. He growls and snarls and lunges at us. to try to scare and intimidate us. and to paralyze us with fear.

But we can stand firm. in our faith. and resist him. When you feel the enemy taunting or tempting you, Remember this. He's no match for Jesus.

We can cry out to Him and He'll help us. He will himself restore you. and make you strong, firm, and steadfast. When we're under spiritual attack, We can choose faith. over fear because Jesus is always with us.

Let's pray. Mighty God. When we face spiritual attacks, and feel the enemy's intimidation. Remind us that Satan is no match for Jesus. Help us to stand firm in our faith.

choosing faith over fear. knowing that you are always with us. and will make us strong. firm and steadfast. Thank you, Lord.

It's in Jesus' name we pray. Amen. As you go about your day, reflect on these questions. How do you react when you feel the enemy taunting or tempting you? How can you focus on Christ during spiritual battles?