STAY ON THE ALERT

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:”

1 Peter 5:8 KJV

The last three days I have had to wear my coat, ear muffs and gloves in the house in addition to the layers of clothes I am wearing because the heater is not working.  I told the manager two weeks ago that the heater was not working right.  Someone is supposed to come fix it today.

Jesus Himself has told us to stay on the alert for the sneaky attacks of satan.  However, there are times when we forget to stay on the alert and then the attack is more devastating than ever.  It hurts to type when my fingers are so cold.  However, I am determined that satan will not defeat me.

What a comfort it is to our weary battle scarred heart to know that Jesus never leaves us and that He will not only help us, He will carry us through all the dark valleys in our life and set us once again on the mountain top of happiness.  We have a tender compassionate, loving and faithful Saviour.  I love You, Jesus.

If you are hurting today, tell Jesus and allow Him to help you.  We must stay on the battlefield for Jesus.  He died for us, the least we can do for Him is stay on the battlefield for Him.  Let’s be an encouragement to one another.  Every one of us needs encouragement when satan attacks us.

Joanne Lowe

January 25, 2016