Family Devotional
Day Nine
“I posted watchmen over you who said, ‘Listen
for the sound of the alarm.’” Jeremiah 6:17.
The female peacocks are quite shy, but the
stunning male peacock is often quite comfortable strolling amidst people.
However, if for any reason they sense danger, they let out a bloodcurdling cry
to warn the others of their flock.
Because the peacock’s tails are so beautiful
when spread out in full size, we often say someone who appears to be occupied
with their appearance is “vain as a peacock.”
However the early Christian church saw the
peacock as a symbol of vigilance. They strut their self-designated pathways
much like a sentinel stands a watch.
Jesus told His disciple Peter, “Simon, Simon,
Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer
for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail” (Luke 22:31).
Jesus is always praying for us, and He gives
us warning when we are about to do something that is not good for us. This
gives us time to stop and think before we act. For example, we can count to ten
before losing our temper.
And in the times when we’re not sure what to
do, this helps us stop and take time to pray.
Jesus continues His words to Peter saying, “Strengthen
your brothers.”
When we are vigilant, we can help protect
each other just as the peacocks give their warnings for everyone to hear.
Action
1.What
causes you to lose your temper? Next time you are tempted, count silently to
ten.
2.Choose a Scripture
verse to memorize for times when you need to be vigilant and pray.
3.Who in
your life watches over you and protects you? Give them a big hug today.
Read More
Isaiah 21:8
Ezekiel 3:16-17
Habakkuk 2:1
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