Title: Do Not Be Caught Off Guard!

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.

1 Peter 5:8‭-‬9 KJV

Devotion: In the world today is devil, the master of the "world" he goes about day and night looking for who to devour (Job 1:7). He comes stealthily(Genesis 3:1-24) with "Greek gifts"(the fruit), pleasure, wealth and promotion. He does it in a manner one will never suspect until entrapped. 

 One will start looking for excuse to be absent from fellowship, miss bible class and you'll fail to pray instead one will watch movies till late night. You now watch interesting program on Sunday morning and go late to Sunday school class. 

  Devil is only after the heart, to take it away from God, once that is achieved the devil is happy. That is when devil will show his face and begin to take back what he gave. At this point is job loss, financial difficulty, sickness and children will drop out of school. 

  Now your neighbour, your boss or someone in the family becomes the enemy but these people are not. Devil will only use people to execute his project so when you pray it is devil you should resist in Faith. You must resist devil daily by tracing back your feet to Christ in earnest prayers, bible study and fellowship with other children of God. To do otherwise is very dangerous.

  Dearly beloved, do you think you are still standing, check yourself are you in Red or Green zone. Skipping bible class or prayer meeting once in a while is yellow zone, 2-3 times per month is red zone. Return to Christ immediately, Do Not Be Caught Off guard. A blessed weekend to you. Hallelujah.

  I'm your friend Dr Joel Olanrewaju, visit my page at ojasyjoel.blogspot.com for more devotionals. Shalom.