Be sober-minded, be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. – 1 Peter 5:8

How effective are you today as an ambassador for Christ and the Gospel? As you look around, you can spot Christians who are tied up in knots over the current political situation and changes in the nation and the world that are happening almost too fast to keep up. How about you? Are you being consumed by fear and worry? Or are you holding fast to your faith, resisting the adversary and his roaring, standing on the knowledge that God is still in control?

You know that, since your soul has been saved eternally, the enemy’s objective is to keep you from being a productive follower and representative of Jesus. James, Peter, and Paul all instruct you to submit to the Lord and resist the devil. Do you know how you do that in these uncertain times?

Your ability to resist the devil is found in your willingness to rely on and obey God. You also have to be aware of the enemy’s schemes. Paul states, in 2 Corinthians 2:11, “So that we would not be outwitted by Satan… for we are not ignorant of his designs.” Be conscious of the enemy’s misuse of Scripture to try to trick you, just as he did when he tempted the Lord Jesus in the wilderness or Eve in the Garden… so know your Bible’s defenses. Be confident that, while the lion is prowling about, the Lord is with you, just as He was with Daniel (Daniel 6:22).

Pour your heart out to God, especially when you feel unequal to the challenges and spiritual battles you face. Submit to His plans for you, press on in prayer, praise, and thanksgiving, and hold closely to Jesus and His Word. Prepare to be the Lord’s representative, both to those who do not know Him and to those who do! Intercede for senators and representatives in Congress who are being tempted to move away from what is right. Pray that they stand firm and put their trust in God.