Sunday, September 9, 2012

Mountain Lion

VERSE:                                        Isaiah 31:4
    
   For thus the Lord has spoken to me:  "As a lion roars, and a young lion over his prey (When a multitude of shepherds is summoned against him, He will not be afraid of their voice nor be disturbed by their noise), So the Lord of hosts will come down to fight for Mount Zion and for its hill."
REFLECTION:
    Last week we looked at a mountain as being a dwelling place for God as well as seeing His strength and beauty within a mountain.  Today we look at His strength and a mountain as symbolic of God's protection. God is not afraid and we should not be afraid either.  If we have accepted Jesus as our Savior and live our life for Him He will see to it that we are protected regardless of what happens to us.  Satan is like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour but God has already defeated satan so He is not afraid.  We should seek shelter in the protection of the mountain that is God and know that He protects His flock from that lion.  During these times of a turbulent economy, threats of wars and persecution of the church we need to put our faith and trust in God and not fear for our lives.  He did not give us a spirit of fear. We must know that our life is in God's hands and He will protect us.  However we also must take solace in knowing that if we were to die that we would be certain of our destination? Do you know where you will go if you die? Will you go to the Mountain of God or the valley of death? If you truly are seeking God's mountain of protection then He will either protect you or bring you home.
PRAYER:
 
   Pray for God's protection in your life.  Pray for protection during these turbulent times. If you don't know Jesus as your personal Savior make that prayer of acceptance today.
 

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