Isaiah - Verse By Verse

Isaiah - Day 108

versebyverse | September 24, 2008 21:43

Scripture:  Isaiah 5:29 (NIV):  "Their roar is like that of a lion, they roar like young lions; they growl as they seize their prey and carry it off with no one to rescue."

Thought:  To me, the sooner we admit the reality of Satan, the better.

Question:  Have I admitted I am no match against Satan?

Lions are a symbol of strength and irresistable power.  They are the King of the beasts.  Israel was diminished into fear and trembling at the attacks of the Assyrians in this case, and became weak and helpless against their might.  The language of this verse paints a picture of subjugation through fear and intimidation.  Roaring, growling, seizing, carrying prey off and no one to rescue are all strong descriptions of the power of control this enemy had.  And remember in yesterday's verses, Isaiah 5: 27 and 28, God had enabled their power so that Israel would indeed be defeated.  It was His plan. 

Satan is like a roaring lion--I peter 5:8:  "Be self-controlled and alert.  Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour."  Like the lion, Satan is strong, frightening, malicious and set on bringing death and destruction to you!  He is very strong, as though he had the strength of youth on his side.  He conquers and no man comes against him.  Who could?  Even as God unleashed the Assyrians upon Israel in judgment, so God allows Satan access to our lives for His purposes, but with one great difference:  we have the indwelling Christ to overcome Satan.  Christ has defeated His enemy--He did this on the cross.  When Satan endeavors to derail us, will we cry out to our God Who is the only antidote against the enemy?  There is "no one" else "to rescue" us!

Prayer:  Almighty God, we are helpless against the crushing power of Satan.  How we need Your supernatural help!  Thank You, Lord, that whenever I call for You, in the powerful name of Christ, You will come to save!  Amen.

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