“The young lions lack and suffer hunger; but those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing.” [1]
The powers of this present age say, “Be a lion! Strong. Skillful. At the top of the food chain. Then, you will never lack.” The Lord says that the elite hunters shall lack and suffer hunger, but those who seek Him SHALL LACK NO GOOD THING.
The Bible says, “Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.” [2]
Once, Sherry had a Christian leader stand up and contradict her in front of a congregation after she spoke passionately about the importance of fearing the Lord. The Lord continues to bless Sherry with good fruit as she respects God and His Word.
“Who is the man who desires life and loves many days, that he may see good? Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit. Depart from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.” [3] Good does come to do-gooders and peacemakers.
“Lord, how long will You look on? Rescue me from their destructions; my precious life from the lions. I will give You thanks in the great assembly; I will praise You among many people.” [4]
Lions hunt in a pride formation. Pride is an appropriate word for their demeanor. They plot sneak attacks on unsuspecting prey. Some even play with small prey in a motherly way, and then, eat them. Thanks and praise to God for rescuing us from the lions of this world.
“They devise deceitful matters against the quiet ones in the land.” They pick on people who resist joining them. “Let them be ashamed and brought to mutual confusion who rejoice at my hurt; let them be clothed with shame and dishonor who exalt themselves against me.” [5]
Remember those past victories? Ask the Lord to continue to confuse, shame and dishonor the self-exalters. May the Lord scatter the coalition of con artists so that those who seek the prosperity of people succeed.
“Let them shout for joy and be glad, who favor my righteous cause; and let them say continually, ‘Let the Lord be magnified, who has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.’” [6]
“Yes, Lord, be magnified. You are pleased when we prosper.”
“They were filled with rage and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus.” The manipulators of the masses were outraged with Jesus. He healed a man free of charge. Jesus taught, “Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude you, and revile you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of Man’s sake. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy! For indeed your reward is great in heaven, for in like manner their fathers did to the prophets.” [7] Jesus promises heavenly rewards to those who suffer for the sake of trying to save others. Blessed be His Holy Name!
[1] Psalm 34:10
[2] Psalm 34:11
[3] Psalm 34:12-14
[4] Psalm 35:17-18
[5] Psalm 35:20, 26
[6] Psalm 35:27
[7] Luke 6:1, 22-23
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