Peter appealed to the elders and members of the flock and a witness of Christ’s sufferings. He says to pay attention and be vigilante. Stay awake. Be on guard. Be aware of your surroundings. Be careful regarding your mind for your flesh will have you saying and doing all kinds of things.

Your enemy (the devil), the real enemy of the Christian believer, is destructive and a spiritual enemy that stokes fear. He is an accuser, a murderer. He wants to inflict damage to your faith, leaving you weak and exhausted, defeated. Know the prowler catcher, Jesus. Resist wickedness and stand firm in the faith.