Recently we went through a few of the National Parks in the Canadian and American West and saw beautiful scenery. However, we saw many signs reminding us that it could be dangerous to walk the trails in some areas. Some of these signs said: “BEWARE OF WILD ANIMALS!”, “REMAIN IN YOUR CAR!” and “DO NOT FEED WILD ANIMALS!”
Two days after we visited an area where these signs were posted, we heard that a group of young people who were camping had a terrifying experience. They had been sleeping in tents, feeling quite safe, no doubt, when a grizzly bear came along and found them! He attacked all three of their tents, pouncing them flat, and mauling the campers!
The Bible warns us in 1 Peter 5:88Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: (1 Peter 5:8): “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” Ephesians 6:1313Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. (Ephesians 6:13) also warns about the devil and advises us what to do to be ready when he attacks us. “Take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day.”
How very important it is to be prepared for such an attack as this. You need to tell the Lord Jesus you are a sinner, and let Him wash away your sins right now. He will save you and protect you from Satan’s attacks.
There was no time for these young people to prepare to meet God if the bear had killed them, but thankfully this story had a happy ending. All the young people were rescued, but not before some had been mauled by the bear. The vicious grizzly was put to death, and the injured ones were taken to a hospital.
The Lord Jesus wants to rescue you from your sins. He came into the world to be your Saviour if you will accept His loving offer of mercy. “This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” (1 Timothy 1:1515This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. (1 Timothy 1:15)).
Will you let Him rescue you from your sins?
ML-05/04/2014