The Devil's Foothold....

Just by typing that also giving me the creeeps... but it is real.. yet, so many of us are living obliviously about it.. including myself. Not talking about in general but in different areas of our lives.. And many a times, it is those areas where it seems to be looking good and ok that are not really okay.. In time, God will bring them to light.. when He knows that we could trust Him a little and manage and not be condemned.

Ephesians 5:12-14 says; "For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said: 'Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.'"

As much as we are not to be so fearful of the Devil's schemes and plans, we shouldn't live life oblivious towards it as well. Victory has already been won by the Lord Jesus on the cross and we therefore should live life victoriously. And in the areas where we know deep down in our deepest hearts that are "ugly or not so nice or not so pleasant", we are to ask God to bring all to light and teach us the right way of living.. the right way of responding.. Be always alert and engaging in life. Even as I write, I am reminded of it myself.. It is easy to be complacent, thinking that I am doing ok.. What is God calling us to respond?

Lets look at the following few verses.... how much God is talking about being ALERT....

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. (Ephesians 6:18)

So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled. (1 Thessalonians 5:6)

Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:8)

Be on guard! Be alert ! You do not know when that time will come. (Mark 13:33)

Enough to tell me that it is very important to be ALERT.. not only be alert for short while, for a day.. a month.. a year.. But, be alert ALWAYS... coz we really do not know... be always praying too..