The Devil Doesn't Go on Leave or Vacation
Be Vigilant. Be Armed. Be Victorious.
As believers in Christ, we must understand one sobering truth: our adversary, the devil, never rests. He doesn’t take holidays. He doesn’t punch out at the end of a shift. He is always working to oppose God’s people and derail their faith. That’s why we, as children of the Most High God, must be spiritually alert, prepared, and consistently walking in the power and truth of God’s Word.
The Enemy is Always Active
1 Peter 5:8 (NIV) warns us:
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”
This scripture reminds us that the enemy is not passive—he is proactive. Like a lion stalking its prey, the devil is always looking for opportunities to attack, deceive, distract, and destroy (John 10:10). Because of this reality, spiritual vigilance is not optional—it’s essential.
Constant Readiness in the Spirit
In Ephesians 6:11-13, Paul exhorts believers to:
“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes…so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground.”
We are told to wear the armor of God daily, not occasionally. This includes truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God. These are not symbolic accessories—they are spiritual necessities.
Feeding on the Word, Daily
Jesus resisted the devil in the wilderness not with clever words, but with Scripture (Matthew 4:1–11). He responded to every temptation with “It is written…”
Likewise, we must be people of the Word. Hebrews 4:12 declares:
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword…”
The Word is our weapon. We can’t wield what we don’t know. If the devil isn’t taking breaks, we certainly cannot afford to take breaks from studying and meditating on Scripture.
Watch and Pray
Jesus said to His disciples in Matthew 26:41:
“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Prayer is not a spiritual luxury; it is our lifeline. It keeps us aligned with God, tuned to His will, and resistant to temptation. When we stop praying, we start drifting.
Waiting on the Lord Brings Strength
Isaiah 40:31 encourages us:
“But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles…”
Waiting on God doesn’t mean doing nothing—it means trusting, seeking, and abiding in Him until we are filled and ready to move in His power.
Walk Daily in His Path
Psalm 119:105 says,
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
Every day we must walk in God’s way, letting His Word guide our decisions, actions, and thoughts. A wandering sheep becomes easy prey. A sheep that stays close to the Shepherd is safe.
Be Vigilant. Be Armed. Be Victorious.
The devil doesn’t take breaks. He doesn’t clock out. But thanks be to God, we serve a Savior who never sleeps nor slumbers (Psalm 121:4) and has given us every spiritual resource to live in victory. Our part is to stay vigilant, stay equipped, and stay in His presence.
So, dear friends, stay alert, stay prayed up, stay rooted in the Word, and never let down your guard. Victory belongs to those who endure in Christ.
Let’s claim the win!