1 Peter 5:8-11 Resist Steadfast in the Faith

1 Peter 5:8-11 (KJV)  Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. 

The Apostle Paul tells us in Ephesians 6:12 (KJV)  For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 

The devil devours like a roaring lion going after its prey, swift, most ferocious, and merciless. How can the people of God not fall prey to the enemy?

Ephesians 6:11 (KJV)  Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 

Ephesians 6:13 (KJV)  Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 

The spiritual defense for God’s people is God’s Word put into practice and also persevering prayer – truth and righteousness, faith and salvation.

Ephesians 6:14-17 (KJV)  Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Also, Ephesians 6:18 (KJV)  Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; 

May the Lord grant victory to His soldiers. Amen.