The Hidden Face of Evil – Evil lurks its ugly head and often times we miss it because we’re too busy. Spiritual awareness keeps us in tune and grants the wisdom to act accordingly.

For the evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land. In just a little while, the wicked will be no more; though you look carefully at his place, he will not be there – Psalm 37:9-10 ESV

Awareness of Evil Doings

When we reflect on our lives, most of us would attest, that we had an encounter with someone who expressed sheer evil.  In that moment of time, it seems like the evil person will reign forever.  As we endured the temptation to lose ourselves and express greater evil, there was a force that kept us calm, at that moment in time.  As we kept our cool, the evil person disappeared., but soon after, another level of evil presented in the midst of us.  We wondered why again, and we questioned what have we done to deserve this?  It is only then that we realized that God was really trying to teach us to be aware that evil really does exist.  As we pondered further on the why question, we realized that God was teaching us to exercise patience.  We realized that God was exercising our faith.

God Grants Spiritual Awareness by Faith

As God grants spiritual awareness, there is a realization, that the cunning ways that evil is presenting around us have been exposed. There is also an awareness that unsuspecting victims can be its host.  As we mature in faith, we know that God is reminding us, that we have something of value that the enemy wants to take (John 10:8-10), our soul salvation.  In that knowing, we continue to press forward in faith, knowing that God is able to keep us from stumbling and falling (Jude 1:24).

Prayer For the Power to Withstand Evil Doings

Our Father, who art in heaven.  The God who never slumbers nor sleeps.  I call upon You this day because you are the Enabler of purpose.  You give wisdom, you give enough strength to operate in each day and time.  Even in the time of the evil one.  Even in the time of evil agendas, and evil systems.  You have the power to pull down strongholds.  Lord, I pray for such power today.  I pray that you will lead and guide me in all wisdom and teach me your ways.  Thank you, Lord, for this blessing. In Jesus’ name Amen!