Be Strong

Ephesians 6:10-11  A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.

The arctic polar bear feeds almost entirely on seals. To enjoy such a meal, he sometimes resorts to a cunning bit of trickery. If the hole in the ice through which the seal gets his food is not too far from the edge of open water, the polar bear will take a deep breath, slip underwater, and swim to the seal's fishing hole. He will then imitate a fish by scratching lightly on the underside of the ice. When the seal hears this sound, he dives in for a quick supper, only to find himself suddenly caught in the huge, hungry embrace of his predator. 

The devil does the same thing to us. He will entice us with something seemingly harmless. Then, when we have given in to the temptation, we are caught in the devil’s embrace. and hide all of the trouble, pain, and misery that comes along with it. Only then do we find out about the trouble, pain, and misery that comes along with it.

The only thing that can help keep that from happening to us is being prepared. Like a football coach watching game film of an opponent, we can be aware of the strategies the devil will use to entice us.

Today’s verse says, “Be strong in the Lord, and in his mighty power…” it is God’s power that will make us aware, and give us the wisdom and strength to stand firm.

Today’s Readings: Song of Songs 1-4; Ephesians 6

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