All Roar and No Might

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

It is interesting to me that this passage of scripture describes Satan as a "roaring" lion that walks back and forth looking for prey. I'm no zoologist, but documentaries I've seen show that lions are very quiet when they are hungry and hunting. My limited research stated that lions do not roar when hunting unless they feel that the prey is too much for them to handle. In other words, the lion knows that he's out matched so he tries to call for backup.

That information makes me think of this scripture in a totally different way. Just because a lion is pursuing you doesn't mean that you should be intimidated. As a matter of fact lions seek prey that's just what they do--that's their job. By contrast, my job then is to make it my priority to remain formidable by staying alert and nimble by being watchful so that the lion continues to just roar and not attack. As long as the lion is roaring he knows I'm too much for him to handle.

The lion may also believe that his roar can intimidate me into giving up, but it's too late since I now recognize his attack--the sound, the smell and the sight of it. God is so very merciful and He gives us so insight and warning. The word remains a lamp and a guide. As long as I seek God first, look to the hills and keep my faith and trust trained on Him He will keep me protected and at peace.

Remember today that the enemy wants to steal, kill and to destroy. But we are able to combat the enemy's attacks by being full of the Word. The enemy can't attack you as long as you remain in God's protection.