Revelation 3:3
Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; hold it fast, and repent. But if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come to you.
I do not think I could drive without rear view mirrors. They give a proper perspective about what is going on around you as you drive. Sometimes there are dangers from behind you that you need to consider.
As born-again believers, it is important that we look into our spiritual rear view mirror frequently. It will keep us from being rear-ended by situations that might otherwise overtake us.
It is important for us to remember that our enemy, Satan, prowls around like a roaring lion. If I am correct, lions hunt in groups called prides. Often the roar of one will cause the prey animal to panic and run into the waiting jaws of other members of the pride.
As we travel through this wonderful life that the Lord has given us, we need to do so with caution. It is not that we are to be paralyzed by fear, but we need to keep our eyes peeled in all directions. The safest route we can take is staying close to our Lord by reading His Word and conversing with Him in prayer all through the day and night.
May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!
– – – Pastor Cecil