Reading your Bible for today January 19

January 19: 1 Peter 5:5-11

KJV Key Verse: 1 Peter 5:8
8 Be sober , be vigilant ; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about , seeking whom he may devour :

Devotion:
How often do you watch nature programs and think about how wonderful the world is. Or maybe you have been out walking, or even driving, and you have seen a wonderful natural sight. Recently I was driving back home and I saw what I think was a kestrel swooping over the grass to land of a small tree stump; and it wasn’t too long ago I saw a barn owl flying alongside me as I drove to work! What a beautiful sight it was. What a beautiful place God has given to us to live in.

Have you seen any programs about animals hunting – particularly big cats. Most often than not, they will keep themselves as hidden as possible so their prey will fall into a false sense of safety. They will try to make sure their prey is going to be caught off guard when they leap up to make the kill. If you watch a crocodile slowly floating up to some animals taking a drink... he is trying his best to make himself look as harmless as possible before he snaps your head off!

The devil is just like that. He is going to lull you into that false sense of safety before he snaps at your body to get to right where he wants you. He is going to bring your guard down by allowing good things to happen to you, seemingly good things which are not what God wants in your life. Have you ever checked with God to see if you are doing what He wants you to do before you go off and do it? Have you ever checked up on things to make sure you are still in His will?

The wily devil can make your life seem so rosy that you soon forget what has been supplied by God, and who has supplied it. Before too long, you get to think you are in complete control of your life – when all of a sudden it breaks down and nothing is right anymore! Satan has done his worst!

Points to Ponder:
When things are good in your life, do you remember who is making it happen?

Are you living an abundant life with God?