Vigilant. [ 1 Peter 5 v 8]

As one reads the Bibles account of the rule of kings,say Jehoshaphat ,we see a man who appeared to have the victory,then he goes and does something stupid,like making an alliance with wicked king Ahab. Like the history of the nation of Israel,they appear to be going on so well spiritually,then it all goes pear shaped,and they are up to their necks in idolatry. Are we any different?,many of us are not,we appear to be victorious,then we fall into old habits and practises.Temptation will always be something we will have to face,none us can afford to let down our guard,we must be vigilant everyday,and every hour of every day.John Bunyan wrote about the trials we meet,that they come,and come,and come again afresh/,and then he writes,/O let the pilgrims,let the pilgrims,then. Be vigilant and quit themselves like men/.
A prayer...../Dear God, help us to be vigilant in our walk with You, to pray continually,and to trust in You alone, knowing that the arm of flesh will fail us,in Jesus name we ask this Amen /