Have you ever felt like someone was chasing you? Feeling that you are being relentlessly pursued. That there is someone lurking at every corner, ready to pounce; watching for that moment when you let your guard down. If you are a believer in Christ, I know your answer is an unequivocal, YES. God makes it so clear who is chasing us with the warning given by the apostle Peter, "Be self controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." (1 Peter 5:8) It doesn't get any clearer than that.
The enemy is always lying in wait. Silent. Looking for his prey. Ready to pounce when you least expect it. He'll use whatever/whoever will accomplish his purpose and plan for destruction. Charles Spurgeon, the great theologian said, "He is more cunning than the wisest: How soon he entangled Solomon! He is stronger than the strongest: How fatally he overthrew Samson! Yes, and men after God's own heart, like David, have been led into most grievous sins by his seduction." (page 57, From the Writings of Charles H. Spurgeon, Baker Books) All of us are vulnerable.
"Our enemy, crafty and clever and experienced as he is, knows which lure best attracts each one of us. Our unique inner "itch" longs to be satisfied by that particular outer "scratch." And unless we draw on the all-conquering power of Jesus Christ, we'll yield. We'll bite the bait, and we'll suffer the horrible consequences." (page 1347, The Living Insights Study Bible, Pastor Chuck Swindoll, Zondervan) (see James 1:13-15)
We need to remember that we are conquerors in Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:37-39) So, the next time you feel chased and pursued, do exactly what Jesus did when He was being pursued in the wilderness by the enemy. (Matthew 4:1-11) He spoke Truth!!! God's Truth always overcomes!!! We can rely on His faithfulness to deliver us. "I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me. He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me; God sends His love and His faithfulness." Psalm 57:2-3
"My Heart rejoices in the LORD;
in the LORD my horn (strength) is lifted high.
My mouth boasts over my enemies, (that's confidence, my friend)
for I delight in Your deliverance."
1 Samuel 2:1
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