What would you do?

What would you do if you came face to face with a lion? Most people would try to run, but that would be pointless - lions are far faster and stronger. Some people might stand their ground - hoping and praying that by some miracle the lion might perceive you as a threat. Others might curl into a defensive ball and hope to weather what would surely be a vicious attack. In any case... most people would view the situation as hopeless.

What would happen if you were in a zoo? And a sheet of plexiglass stood between you and the lion? If the lion ran racing towards the glass, would you draw back in fear? Most would. The following video is a picture of a little girl in the zoo. When the lion comes racing at her - she barely flinches. She has faith in the glass. She believes the glass is there to protect her.

Take a look at the video...

One of the topics that we talk about with great fear is demons, the evil, Satan. The truth is that he is real. He is vicious... and he is savage. When we are out in the world... he has the ability to attack, stalk, devour. We see it in the lives of people who are ravaged by drugs, alcohol, the cares of this world that have them too consumed to realize that they need a savior.

But... for those of us that are called by the name of the Most High, the Living God... satan is nothing more than a lion in a zoo. We can stand firm knowing that his roars, accusations and attacks are nothing compared to the protection given to us by God.

So... when it seems like things are unbearable... just remember this promise:

"So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall life up a standard against him." Isaiah 59:19 - KJV

So remember... you too can stand strong when all else seems impossible - because our God is there to fight for us and protect us, as long as we are in His will.

Selah