Be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour.Withstand him; be firm in faith [against his onset—rooted, established, strong, immovable, and determined]…
1 PETER 5:8–9
Oftentimes we make the mistake of trying to use faith to get to the place where there is total freedom from trouble. But the purpose of faith is not always to keep us from having trouble; it is often to carry us through trouble. If we never had any trouble, we wouldn’t need any faith.
The temptation exists to run away from our problems, but the Lord says that we are to go through them. The good news is that He has promised that we will never have to go through them alone. He will always be there to help us in every way. He has said to us, “Fear not, for I am with you” (Isaiah 41:10).
Activation
In our daily experience, we can learn to stand our ground and effectively resist the devil. Learning to be stable in hard times is one of the best ways to get close to God and to press through any difficulty we may face.
Prayers
God be with me to help me always even when everything had gone wrong and every help is not near please give strength not to give up half way but to complete what You have began in me. In Jesus name
Scriptures
Job 1:7
“Where have you come from?” said the LORD to Satan. “From roaming through the earth,” he replied, “and walking back and forth in it.”
Proverbs 28:15
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
Matthew 24:42
Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come.