Peter concludes this letter with some great warnings and encouragements. He wants us to be aware that Satan is truly out to destroy our lives. We need to be aware of his strategies. I don't know about you, but I rarely think about how much the devil is desiring to ruin my life. He is seeking to wreck me in subtle and overt ways. Satan's desire is to ruin the reputation of Jesus and he targets those who follow Him. As a Christ follower, you are under attack.
James taught us that attacks come through three primary channels: our sinful flesh, this fallen world, and directly from demons. We have recently seen how many times Paul mentions the demonic realm when he is instructing believers. He says, "put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against satan." There is a daily war going on.
What is the solution? Peter says, "be sober, be vigilant, humble yourself before God, resist the devil, draw near to God." There is no safer place than in the presence of God. Draw close to Him today.
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