1 Peter 5:9 KJV [9] “whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.” How can we overcome the Devil? The answer is by resisting him. We cannot give him an inch, or he will take a mile. The Devil is not looking for a large opening when all he needs is a foothold. If he can find a small entrance into our lives, then he can destroy us. The key to conquering him is resistance. What does this mean? It means that we must be …
“The Devil is Not Your Friend”
1 Peter 5:8 KJV [8] “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” Peter gives us a solemn warning in this verse. I believe this is a reality check for every child of God when it comes to our adversary. Remember that the Devil is not our friend. He has been the enemy of God from before the foundation of this world. He appeared in the garden to destroy man and retaliate against God. The Devil does not care about anyone other than himself. He will stop …
“Casting All Your Cares upon Him”
1 Peter 5:7 KJV [7] “casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” Whenever I read this verse, I think of an old song that says, “Someone to care, someone to share.” The Someone in that song is the Lord Jesus Christ. I am glad that we can cast all of our cares upon Him. It does not matter how big or small they may seem. He is always willing to shoulder our burdens. Sometimes, we share our burdens with others, and it seems they are not listening. Other times, they do not have the …
“When the Time is Right”
1 Peter 5:6 KJV [6] “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:” We should never seek to be exalted before others. Think about how foolish it is to feel we deserve to be above anyone else. If we consider our sinfulness, we must realize that the only thing we truly deserve is a place in Hell. I am thankful for God’s grace, which has saved us and given us a place in His family. The flesh never rests even though we have been saved. It constantly looks for …
“The Christian Attire”
1 Peter 5:5 KJV [5] “Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.” The attire of a Christian should be different than the attire of those who are not Christians. However, we often see people in the church debating over what is and is not acceptable to God when it comes to our wardrobe. The answer to this debate is simple. First, our attire should always reflect modesty and holiness. Secondly, if we follow …