Video of the Day: Clip from the 1987 movie “Angel Heart” (language warning)
Bible Verse of the Day:
In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”[a] 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. 10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 11 To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen, 1 Peter 5:5-11.
Biblical Connection:
Today’s scene reminds me of a sermon that I heard in college. Sin gradually weakens Christians, making you more susceptible to future temptations. Subsequently, as this man is in the process of making a deal with the Devil, he begins to get cold feet. When you sell your soul to the Devil to fulfill your earthly dreams, the cost is much more than you ever anticipated.
The image that Peter paints in verse 8 reminds me of National Geographic programs sponsored by Mutual of Omaha that I watched as a child. Lions would separate weak and young animals from the pack before going in for the kill. This passage serves as a warning to all human beings that the Devil is always on the prowl. Perhaps, Peter is likely speaking from personal experience as well.
Closing Song:
While the blood and gore of Halloween is Hollywood driven, there is a real-life ongoing holy war taking place in the spiritual dimension. If you allow yourself to be lulled into a false sense of security, you won’t be prepared the next time the Devil is on the prowl in your spheres of influence.
by Jay Mankus
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