April 2nd, 2022

We are living in perilous times and Peter exhorts us to “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8). Jesus said, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy” (John 10:10). Most of us readily recognize the devil when he comes like a roaring lion or a thief, but we risk being deceived when he masquerades as an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14). In times like these we desperately need the Spirit and the Word to warn us impending danger.

“The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy,
making wise the simple…
By them your servant is warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.”

— Psalm 19:7 and 11 (NIV)

Lord Jesus help us to live in the Word lest the enemy deceive us. In Your holy name we pray. Amen.