Be Sure You Lock Your Gate: Crafty Cows and Satan I Peter 5:6-11

Be Sure You Lock the Gate

I used to raise a few cows. In my pasture, there was a small gate that I would go through to check on the cows. One day I forgot to latch it. Cows have an uncanny knack for finding unlatched gates. They can be on the back side of the pasture. But if you leave a gate open, they will be out in just a few minutes.

That day was no different. I left the gate unlatched, and they got out. But it was no problem. In a few minutes, I had them back where they belonged. But one of those cows had a good memory. From then on, she would often check the gate to see if it was unlatched. If it was, she would go through it. I learned to make sure to lock that gate.

The Bible teaches that as Christians we must guard our hearts. Because Satan is like a roaring lion prowling around looking to destroy whomever he can. If you let your guard down, he will attack you.

            Now the truth is he can’t destroy a child of God. But he can steal your joy and destroy your testimony. Satan is a very determined enemy. For this reason, you must never let down your guard.

Like the cows who remembered the opened gate, Satan remembers your weaknesses. This is where he will push you to see if you will stumble.  

Christians have received tremendous blessings from God, but Satan hates you and wants to destroy your peace. And he especially wants to destroy your testimony. So, guard your heart and make sure you lock the gate.

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“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.”

I Peter 5:6-11 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/1pe.5.11.NKJV

Douglas & Deborah Huff

From Down Where the Pavement Ends

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