26th February 2026

Apathy

"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil

walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. "

1 Peter 5:8

Today's Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:6-11.

The History books, tell us, of the shocking events which led up to the destruction of the United States fleet at Pearl Harbor. On that fateful day of December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked. We know now that that attack was invited by the failure to be always vigilant. The result was the destruction of the American fleet-the cause was tragic indifference. When comfort and ease and pleasure are put ahead of duty and conviction, progress is always set back.

What makes us Christians shrug our shoulders when we ought to be flexing our muscles? What makes us apathetic in a day when there are loads to lift, a world to be won, and captives to be set free? Why are so many bored, when the times demand action? Christ told us that in the last days there would be an insipid attitude toward life. What about you today; Are you apathetic?

Prayer: Almighty God, and Father, take away the apathy, that so often blinds my vision. In Christ's name I ask. Amen.