| The Lion |
| The lion has long been dubbed, “king of the jungle.” However, the only lions I have ever seen up close are the lethargic felines lazing in their pens at the zoo. As far as I am concerned, they have it made. They have their dinner served to them without having to raise a paw, and they are continually admired and photographed by a steady stream of admirers. What a life! |
| In the wild, however, things are very different. Their hunger drives them to go out and hunt, and, in doing so, they prey on the young, weak, sick, and injured. Crouching in the tall grasses of the savannah, they stealthily slink forward and, with a sudden pounce, take down their unsuspecting victim, clamping their powerful jaws for the kill. |
| The Bible uses the lion as a metaphor for Satan. “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8). We have a powerful enemy who is continually seeking to discourage and dishearten the believer. That is why we need to be sober and watchful, and, “Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil” (Ephesians 6:11). |
Bible Truth Publishers
Daily LightDaily Light on the Daily Path: morning and evening Scripture portions
Comfort of the ScripturesA daily Scripture verse, meditation and poem
Growing in GraceA daily Bible verse and devotional
Christians Daily CalendarScripture verses and a poem for every day of the year
Young Christians CalendarA daily meditation for young Christians