James Life can often feel like a battleground. There is great evil in the world – any newspaper will illustrate that in agonising detail. But there is also immense kindness and goodness all around, if we have the eyes to see it. Daily life can often feel like a pitched battle between good and evil. James is concerned that his readers should make good decisions as they live on this battleground and that they should give undivided loyalty to God. It is true that the devil is active and that his entire mission is to destroy. He prowls around like a roaring lion looking for people to devour (1 Peter Through Jesus’ death on the cross and the knowledge that our sins can be forgiven, we can live each day with confidence. In the name of Jesus we can stand up against all the evil that this world chucks at us knowing that, as we come close to God, he comes close to us. Question Given that the devil is so active and destructive, in what specific ways do you need to resist him? Prayer Lord Jesus I praise you that, because of your death on the cross and your resurrection, I can live today with complete confidence. Help me to stand strongly for you and to resist whatever the devil throws at me. Amen