Morning Star Christian Fellowship

2 Chron 16:9 For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.

1 Peter 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith,

Last Saturday morning while talking with Sarah, my wife, she quoted the above verse, 2 Chron. 16:9.  This verse stayed with me as I sat down at my computer and was reading the Word (yes, I read the Bible on my computer.)  When I found the verse and read it in it’s context my mind immediately went to another verse…. also above, 1 Peter 5:8.

I think that these two verses are a simple yet clear picture of the  two spiritual forces that are looking to impact our daily lives. The Lord is intently looking for those who are looking to Him.  What is He seeking to do….to strengthen their heart.  What is “your enemy” doing?  He is prowling (that’s his nature…sneaky) in search of someone to devour. 

So what responsibility or choice do I have in this matter?  Our choice should be to be fully committed to the Lord, and to resist and stand firm in the faith all attempts of the Evil One to affect our lives. 

James R. Smith