Tag: Watchfulness

October 4, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Guarded And Delivered

Opening Verse

“The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.” (Psalm 34:7, KJV)

Introduction

There are dangers that hide under calm surfaces. God calls us to fear Him, to trust His protection, and to stand in His authority. When trouble rises, He equips His people with strength that does not come from tools or tactics, but from His Spirit.

Devotional Story

Aaron took his kids to a local park with a small lake. The water looked calm. A sign near the shore warned of sudden drop-offs, but several people stood close to the edge, chatting and skipping stones.

Aaron noticed his little girl, Maya, wandering toward a muddy spot where the ground looked firm yet gave way underfoot. He called to her; she turned, but a slick patch pulled her ankle sideways and she slid toward the water. Aaron ran. He grabbed her with both hands and planted his feet in the clay. For a moment it felt like the ground wanted to swallow them both. He tightened his grip, lifted her out, and carried her to dry grass.

As his daughter clung tightly to him, Aaron felt the weight of what could have happened. Gratitude filled his heart. He whispered a quiet prayer of thanks to God for keeping his hands strong and his eyes alert at just the right moment.

What This Means

Hidden threats: Some places look harmless, yet conceal steep drops. Sin works like that. It waits in quiet places and pulls hard when we stand too close.

Holy fear: Those who fear God receive His guarding presence. He surrounds His people and delivers them.

Real authority: Strength in crisis is not about perfect training. God strengthens ordinary hands to do needed work. Obedience opens the door to His help.

Family order: Parents guide; children learn to respond at once. Quick obedience closes the gap where harm enters.

Think About This

Where have you stood near an edge that looks safe but is not? What warning has God already given that you need to heed today? Whom is God asking you to guard with prayer, clear words, and steady hands?

Prayer

Father, teach me to fear You and to trust Your protection. Expose every hidden danger in my life. Give me clean motives, sharp discernment, and ready obedience. Strengthen my hands to guard those You have given me. Keep my feet on firm ground. I look to Jesus for deliverance, wisdom, and peace. In His name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds.” (2 Corinthians 10:4, KJV)

May 23, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Trapped by Subtlety

Opening Verse

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:”
1 Peter 5:8 (KJV)

Introduction

Satan rarely attacks head-on. Instead, he lays traps in the form of small, seemingly harmless temptations. The flesh works with him, drawing us little by little toward compromise. We must stay awake. The enemy’s bait is often dressed as comfort, approval, pleasure, or even good intentions.

Devotional Story

A young man named Caleb worked in a quiet office. Every day he passed by a co-worker’s desk who always had gossip to share. At first, he walked past politely. Then he started lingering, just to listen. Before long, he was chiming in, laughing along, and even carrying the stories to others.

What began as casual listening became sin. Caleb started to notice a coldness in his heart when he read the Bible. His prayers felt empty. One evening, while alone, he saw a verse on his phone screen:

“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth…” (Ephesians 4:29).

He fell to his knees and cried. That night, he repented, deleted contacts, and committed to speak only words that built others up. The subtle trap had almost choked his spirit—but by God’s mercy, he escaped.

What This Means

The devil uses small, subtle things to catch us. He doesn’t always come with a loud voice or obvious temptation. Sometimes it’s a friendly voice, a flattering word, or a quick moment of laziness. The flesh doesn’t resist; it partners with him. And when we are not watching, sin takes root.

Think About This

Are there small things you’ve allowed into your life that are pulling you away from Christ? Is there something that started as “no big deal” but is now stealing your time, your purity, or your faith?

Prayer

Lord, open my eyes to every trap the enemy has placed before me. Show me the subtle things that are luring me into sin. Strengthen my spirit to say no. Help me to walk in truth, holiness, and clarity. I repent of anything that offends You. Lead me back into the light of Your Word. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Abstain from all appearance of evil.”
1 Thessalonians 5:22 (KJV)