If I didn't dislike spiders so much I might actually feel sorry for Mr. Spider. I mentioned him a few days ago but noticed the next day, the web was there, tattered and torn, but he wasn't. And, unlike last year, there were no unsuspecting insects entangled in his web.
"I guess Mr. Spider gave up and has spun another web somewhere else. After all, he's gotta eat", I thought.
Then, yesterday morning as I was at the kitchen sink, I noticed Mr. Spider had returned. His web stil...l looked tattered and torn. And still , there were no insects for a tasty meal. As I peeled potatoes and watched, Mr. Spider began to repair his web. He worked fast and furiously, spinning the silky threads and filling in the gaps and holes. I returned just now to see his progress. His web is nicely patched, glistening in the sun, looking very beautiful and there he is, right in the middle of it patiently waiting for an unsuspecting prey.
"I guess Mr. Spider gave up and has spun another web somewhere else. After all, he's gotta eat", I thought.
Then, yesterday morning as I was at the kitchen sink, I noticed Mr. Spider had returned. His web stil...l looked tattered and torn. And still , there were no insects for a tasty meal. As I peeled potatoes and watched, Mr. Spider began to repair his web. He worked fast and furiously, spinning the silky threads and filling in the gaps and holes. I returned just now to see his progress. His web is nicely patched, glistening in the sun, looking very beautiful and there he is, right in the middle of it patiently waiting for an unsuspecting prey.
Isn't this just like Satan. Mr. Spider didn't give up. He just disappeared for a while; rethought his plan; returned and began to lay another trap. Satan doesn't give up easily. Like Mr. Spider, just because Satan wasn’t able to snare us with his last move, he will continue to maneuver until he hits upon just the right temptation for each of us.
What is your weakness? Where can Satan get a foothold in your life? Just like Mr. Spider, you can bet Satan has not given up. He is lying in wait for your moment of weakness. The good news is this; we have a Savior Who is there to defend us from the evil one. All we need to do when Satan knocks on our door is ask our Lord to answer.
“Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.” 1 Peter 5:8 NLT
What is your weakness? Where can Satan get a foothold in your life? Just like Mr. Spider, you can bet Satan has not given up. He is lying in wait for your moment of weakness. The good news is this; we have a Savior Who is there to defend us from the evil one. All we need to do when Satan knocks on our door is ask our Lord to answer.
“Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.” 1 Peter 5:8 NLT
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