Are Your Words Devouring You?
Scripture:
1 Peter 5:8 KJV: "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour."
John 10:10 KJV: "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."
Devotional Thought:
1 Peter 5:8 warns us to be watchful, because the devil is actively seeking someone to devour. But here’s the important question: Can everyone be devoured, or are some of us protected? Scripture hints that not everyone is vulnerable. The enemy is looking for those who give him an opening.
How does he find that weakness? The enemy cannot read your mind, but he listens carefully to your words. When we voice doubt, fear, or negativity, we give him clues about where he might attack. When we allow fear to escape our lips, we’re creating an invitation for the enemy to step in.
This is why it’s crucial to guard our words. Instead of voicing our doubts or fears, we must align our speech with God’s promises. Philippians 4:8 encourages us to think about things that are "true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable—anything excellent or praiseworthy." When we focus on these things and speak words of faith, we cut off the enemy’s access.
When you’re facing a difficult situation, imagine and speak about what victory looks like. Declare the goodness of God and picture yourself celebrating His solution. The more we align our words with His promises, the more we walk in the abundant life that Jesus came to give us.
Declarations:
I declare that I will guard my words, speaking only faith and victory.
I declare that the enemy has no place in my life because I choose to fill my mind and heart with God's truth.
I declare that my thoughts and words are aligned with God's promises, and I walk in the abundant life He has promised me.
I declare that God is fighting my battles, and I will praise Him for His victorious solutions.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for giving me the wisdom to guard my heart and words. Help me to stay sober-minded and vigilant, knowing that the enemy is looking for openings to devour. I ask for Your strength to speak words of life, faith, and victory, even in difficult times. I trust that You are my protector and that Your promises will come to pass in my life. Thank You for the abundant life You have given me through Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
