Our Enemy, His Glory

In our spiritual journey, we often face an enemy seeking to devour us. Pastor Will delves into 1 Peter 5:8-10, urging us to be sober and vigilant against the adversary who prowls like a roaring lion. But how do we discern between the enemy's attacks, God's refining process, and the consequences of our own choices? The key lies in understanding that God's refinement always aims to improve us, while the enemy seeks our destruction. We're called to resist steadfastly, standing firm in our faith alongside our brothers and sisters in Christ. Just as sea glass is formed through the constant buffeting of waves and sand, our trials can smooth our rough edges, making us into beautiful reflections of Christ. This process of suffering, followed by God's perfecting, establishing, strengthening, and settling us, is part of our transformation. As we face life's challenges together, supporting one another in humility, we become better equipped to resist the enemy and fulfill God's purpose for our lives.