1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

The enemy of your soul has so many weapons to throw at you child of God. He knows how your flesh operates and he knows how to appeal to it in the right way so as to entice you. He knows where your weaknesses are and therefore knows what to throw at you and precisely when to throw it at you. He waits just like the lion for the opportune moment to pounce on you. When he pounces he has one goal.....to devour you.

That's why you have to be sober. That's why you have to be alert. Do not be ignorant to the schemes of the devil. You do not have to fall prey to him. You are in Christ Jesus who has overcome the devil.

Might I encourage you today in with three keys to victorious living over your adversary the devil. First pray for wisdom. Ask God to give you wisdom in regards to the way that the devil operates. If you are wise to his devices it makes it more difficult for him to get a foothold in your life somewhere from which he is able to operate. The Lord will answer that prayer if you earnestly ask HIM to give you the wisdom to know how the devil works.

Second ask the Lord to give you strength. It is one thing to know how the devil operates. It is another thing entirely to be strong enough to resist his devices. You need the strength of the Lord to overcome.

Third talk to other Christians about your struggle with the devil. We need relationships in our lives that can help encourage us to be what God is calling us to be. If you have people in your life that you feel comfortable around, and that you trust enough to be transparent with it will help you. Share with them how the enemy has attacked you, and get them praying for you.

Do not let the enemy devour you. Jesus has won the victory over him and so can you.