" THE STRONGMAN "

How often do you find yourself in combat, facing the choice of right and wrong? Almost every moment of the day we get tempted by someone or something. As Christians we must evaluate our every move, thought and deed. We must take note of our surroundings and we must not be casual about sin. All of you who are head of households must prevent sin from coming into your homes. We must purge sin out of our homes and out of our lives and keep it out.

Many have fallen into the snare of the lion. The Word of God warns us in 1 Peter 5:8 " Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour". To be devoured is to be eaten up greedily or ravenously, that doesn't sound much like fun. Any time we indulge in any behavior that is contrary to the word of God we are in the grip of the lion. A lion is described as a large heavily built cat of Africa and southern Asia with a shaggy mane on the male. The lion will lay in wait for many hours in order to leap upon what they presume as a weak or an easy prey. In times of great stress we can tell Jesus all of our thoughts, feelings, and needs. Always remember that he has been where we are now, and has the ability to intervene.

Lions attack the sick, the young weak and vulnerable individuals; any blood thirsty predator will seek out victims who are alone or not on the alert. We must be on guard for Satan when we are suffering or being persecuted. Those who are feeling the affects of a weak and recovering economy, feeling alone, frail, helpless, and cut off from other believers, turn to Jesus. Don't become so focused on your troubles that you forget to watch for danger, we are especially vulnerable to Satan's attack.

Act like men, be "Strong" be on the alert, stand firm in the faith.
1- Be on the alert against spiritual dangers,
2- Stand firm in the faith,
3-Behave courageously,
4- Be strong, and
5- Do everything with love. Today, as we wait for the return of Christ, we should follow the same instructions.
For a man's ways are in full view of the Lord, and he examines all his paths. It's time that we become robust in our walk with the Lord. Strongman do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.

The Merriam- Webster Dictionary defines the strongman as one who leads or controls by force of will and character or by military strength.
Strongman put on your armor daily, armor is described as protective clothing worn in battle, usually made of metal.

So Armor Up, until next time.

Jim