In 1Peter 5:8, it talks of the need to be VIGILANT. In it’s original meaning this word means...’to be aroused from sleep’. We need to be watchful in these days. We need to be humble.
When Nehemiah rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem, there came a point when an enemy tried to stop the process. In this case Nehemiah made sure that every person building also armed themselves.
When Gideon's army was going forward after the Midianites they where told to come down to the river where they drank. The way in which they did this was interesting. Those who got right down to the water and lapped like a dog where thirsty and occupied by this. However some merely got on their knees and scooped water to their mouths. These satisfied their thirst but kept an eye out for an enemy. These were the chosen warriors because they were VIGILANT. They were meeting their own needs and at the same time they were looking out and watchful.
There is a fine line between being watchful and fearful. FEAR is a big problem today. We need to look at the motivation and root of some of our thoughts and actions.
The enemy has paralysed much of the body of Christ. It is sleeping and unaware. Paul talks a lot in Ephesians about the need to be alive and awake. As a result of this condition for many christians, the enemy is alive and well... LYING AND CHEATING.
God wants to heal us. Do not be proud.
Daniel Chuter
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