As we watched Dr. Charles Stanley the other night I was in awe of his photography to say the least.  He is an amazing artist!  I was equally blessed by the wisdom he shared from his time in Africa.

Dr. Stanley shared what he saw one day on his trip.  He watched a mother cheetah was training a couple youngsters.  They had gotten a young gazelle separated from it’s mother.  They were running the young gazelle back and forth in sport wearing it down.  Suddenly the mother cheetah made some kind of noise and her youngsters ended the pursuit and the young gazelle became their next meal.  All the while the mother gazelle watched from a safe distance while this all played out in front of her.

Yes, I know this is life.  I am not bothered by it one bet.  I; like Dr. Stanley, want to take some wisdom from this real life event.  There is real truth to be found here.  For one thing we must be careful when we get separated because the enemy will have a greater chance of taking us.  Look at Psalm 7:2, “Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.”  Yes, this is the goal of the enemy of your soul.  He wants to separate you from the people that make up the Church because you are more vulnerable that way.  There are a vast amount of truths here that time will not permit.  Take some time and ponder this.

So, how are you doing?