I Peter 5:8
“Keep a cool head. Stay alert. The Devil is poised to pounce, and would like nothing better than to catch you napping. Keep your guard up.”
“Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.”
Moderns are reluctant to assign much activity to the enemy of our souls. It is a big mistake. It helps to know how uncreative he is, with a limited bag of tricks. Learning about them is an essential life skill. History reveals his recurring lies and manipulations. Ask God to open your eyes to his deception. Do not fear the evil one. In the end the victory is always the Lord’s.
Lord keep my eyes open to Satan’s attempts to hamstring my life with you. Give me faith to confront and banish him in this world. Give me opportunity to pass this wisdom on to others. Only you are Lord. Help me to live like it.