“For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him…” 2 Chronicles 16:9

“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” 1 Peter 5:8

Two verses describe a pair of realities we face every single day. On one hand, God almighty is looking throughout all the earth for those who are fully committed to Him so He can strengthen them. On the other hand, our enemy who seeks to kill, steal, and destroy is intently looking for someone to devour.

How will we be found today, alert and of sober mind, fully committed to our God? Or meandering along through our to-do list, mindless of our real purpose in life, easy prey for the enemy?

Perhaps we should take time before we start our day, “What AM I fully committed to? How many of my ‘commitments’ are in competition with being fully committed to my God, relegating Him to some small component of my life?”

God is looking to strengthen you in your battle today. He can do much in a life that is fully committed to Him!