THE LION is a majestic animal but one I would not want to meet in an open field. He is the strongest and fiercest of beasts. Even a huge elephant steers away from him. Everyone respects him and leaves him alone.
Satan is pictured as a lion 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): “The devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” Satan likes to catch boys and girls and keep them away from Jesus. He watches us all the time, looking for a chance to catch us or do us harm.
I remember one day I was in a large zoo walking through the lions’ house. I turned the corner and there was a huge lion looking at me. I was glad those big bars were between us. He kept looking at me, wagging his tail, and when I took a step he turned his head. Every step I took he kept turning his head. As I walked back in front of the cage he kept his eyes on me all the time. I didn’t trust him; I knew what he would do if he could get hold of me.
Boys and girls, that old lion, the devil, is watching you, and if you haven’t taken the Lord Jesus Christ as your Saviour, you are in the grip of Satan. He is tightening that grip on you every time you say, “No” to God’s invitation to come to Jesus. The Lord Jesus is the only One who can keep you safe and protect you forever.
Decide for Christ today,
And God’s salvation see;
Yield soul and body, heart and will,
To Him who died for thee!
Christ alone can save.
ML-02/09/1969