Daily Wisdom: 1 Peter 5:8

Tuesday, July 27, 1954

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

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

13 Related Resources by Heartlight

War and Hell's Defeat
Devo: A Year with Jesus
"Dear Beloved, The images in My Revelation to John are strong and powerful. Today's images are a reminder that My incarnation and ministry on earth..."
1 Peter 5:8-9
Devo: Today's Verse
"Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith,..."
Stand Strong in Faith to Defeat Satan
Devo: Spiritual Warfare
"Control yourselves and be careful! The devil, your enemy, goes around like a roaring lion looking for someone to eat. Refuse to give in to him, by..."
Stay Alert!
Devo: Together in Christ
"Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him,....."
See All 13 Related Resources about 1 Peter 5:8

Illustration

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

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Tuesday, July 27, 1954

Quotemeal
A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
Quote by Mark Wiley:
"Many times disillusionment comes simply because our circumstances don't fit our concept of who God is and how He works."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'Who Do You Say Jesus Is?' (Jn. 7:40-44)
"When the crowds heard [Jesus say that living water will flow from his heart], some of them declared, "Surely this man is the Prophet we've been..."
God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'Poured Out on the Gentiles!' (Ac. 10:44-45)
"While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message [on Cornelius and his relatives and friends]. The circumcised..."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'In the Presence of the Whole Assembly'
"Then David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly: "O Lord, the God of our ancestor Israel, may you be praised forever and ever!""

About This Devotional

Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.

More Daily Wisdom