Scripture

Be of sober spirit, be eon the alert. You adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world. After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. 1 Peter 5:8-10

Observation

When we are struggling in areas of life, it can seem as though we are isolated and alone. This is precisely the time we need to seek the support of others in the faith. Our enemy, the devil, like a lion seeking animals that are weak, struggling and alone to devour, seeks to destroy us in the same manner.

Application

It is critical that we remain firm in our faith and get the necessary support from a brother or sister in Christ during the difficult challenges we face in our lives. Keep your eyes firmly focused on Christ and His promises, and determine to resist giving up or giving in to your anxieties or circumstances. Resisting the enemy takes action, not passivity. Do not submit to circumstances, but to the Lord who controls the circumstances. Then, as James says, “he will flee from you” (James 4:7).

Prayer

Lord Jesus, cause me to seek You first during times of anxiety and struggle, knowing You will never leave or forsake me. May I remember those that support me and seek their counsel as well. Lord, help me to stand firm against the enemy, seeking Your care and promises during these times. Amen.

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