Do you know you have an enemy? Do you know Him?...

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Believe it or not, everyone in this world has enemies.

You might know them, or maybe not.

Generally we live confident lives. We do not need to panic, but we should be aware of our surroundings, and if you notice something abnormal, take action.

Since I was a child I heard this expression: “ It is better to prevent something before it happens, than have to lament after.”

There is a common enemy to humanity, and it is the devil.

If you want to know how to overcome him, I recommend that if you are not doing it, congregate in a church where they can help you.

Permit me to briefly share some Scriptures with you. II Kings 17:39: “But the Lord your God ye shall fear: and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.” Psalm 18:2: “The Lord is my rock, and my fortress., and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust: my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.”

What does I Peter 5:8 say? “Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour”.

The last Scripture I want to share is in John 10:10: “The thief cometh, but to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly.”

The thief refers to the devil.

Some possible enemies:

1) A family member. I know you have heard of some cases, I hope you are not one of them.

2) A neighbor. It is very difficult when you have to live close to someone who has become your enemy.

3) At work. When you leave for work, you know you will see someone who has declared war against you.

Whatever your situation is, you should do your best for it not to affect you.

(Editor’s Note: This column is written by a different Littlefield pastor for the Leader-News each week. The columns are published on this page on Wednesdays.)