Stay in the Jeep!

As each of us face trials in our lives, this is a great lesson to keep in mind. I feel very fortunate to have different mentors that sow into my life. This is one of the awesome 'lessons' I received recently.
"I heard a horrible story of a family who traveled to Africa to take a safari together. The husband sitting in the passenger side of the jeep, was so fascinated with being able to come within mere feet of wild lions he lost perspective. Lions do not like the sound, smell or feel of a jeep and when they look at the jeep they don't see people sitting in the jeep. They see one big vehicle so they are neither threatened nor are they motivated to attack. The man grew too confident where he was and without the guide realizing what he was doing, he stepped out of the jeep just for a second, to take a picture. A lion attacked and ate him right in front of his wife and children.
The vehicle is Christ. the enemy is "like" a roaring lion. You stay in Christ and you are completely safe. The lion's roar can sometimes be so loud we want to jump from the jeep and run but if you will hold still and remain confident the lion will leave and you will continue your tour through this world in complete safety - continuing to get others in the jeep."
After reading this, I found great comfort as I was reminded the enemy is "like" a roaring lion. 1 Peter 5:8 Be self controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. The very next verse tells us to resist him, standing firm in our faith. As we keep reading, vs 10 tells us "And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast." What a relief to know it isn't a battle I have to fight, but one that has already been won!
Blessings,
Laura S.