6th July 2025

Be Vigilant

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.

In James 2:19, the Bible says: “You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble!” But why do the demons (who are Satan’s servants) tremble? The reason is that they know God is real, and that someday they will be judged and condemned by Him. They have no doubt that God exists; after all, they battle against Him every day. Remember: Satan’s one goal is to resist God, and to try to block His work at every turn. As the Bible says, “Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against … the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 6:12).

Believing in the Lord Jesus means more than simply believing that He existed, or that He was a great teacher, or even that He died on the cross and rose again for our salvation. Believing in Jesus means trusting Him as our Lord and Saviour, and personally committing our lives to Him.

Yes, Satan and his followers believe Jesus exists; they even know He is the Son of God who came from Heaven to save us. But they do not trust Him, nor will they ever be committed to follow Him. What about you? If you have never turned to Christ in repentance and faith and committed your life to Him, do so today.

Prayer: Father God, keep me on the straight and narrow path, standing up and resisting Satan and temptation. In Christ's name. Amen.