“I was afraid that the tempter had gotten the best of you and that our work had been useless.” (I Thessalonians 3:5 NLT)
Have you ever watched lions hunting for antelopes? Or a cat stalking a baby bird? Predatory animals observe their prey before chasing them down for the kill. They look for weaknesses and vulnerabilities. They try to separate them from the group and pounce on them when they are alone.
The Tempter works much like a predator. He looks for vulnerabilities. He preys on human weakness. He convinces us to depend on ourselves. This separates us from the protective sphere of God. When our confidence and hope are based on our own talents and circumstances, our faith atrophies from disuse. Like a lame animal, we become easy prey. The Tempter pounces on us and tears us down.
“Be disciplined and stay on guard. Your enemy the devil is prowling around outside like a roaring lion, just waiting and hoping for the chance to devour someone.” (1 Peter 5:8 VOICE)
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