Schoolyard Bullies
Above all,
taking the shield of faith. . . Ephesians 6:16
• Tyrants. . .
• Tormenters. . .
• Teasers. . .
When
I worked in the school system, I noticed that the bullies were the most
insecure students. The boys didn’t dominate this domain; the girls were some of
the roughest ones. Those ruffians had to play the tough role in order to gain
undeserved respect. The other students were intimidated by the warriors’ growl.
Whatever the tormenters wanted: money, supplies, toys; they got it.
However,
it was always funny to see those quiet, inconspicuous students who didn’t fall
for the bullies’ act. What was it about those unpretentious students that
warded off those predators? It was the confidence which they had within
themselves. They knew their self-worth. They knew who they were, and they knew
who the bullies—were not!
I
know because I was one of those discreet students. I got along with the “nice”
girls, and the “rowdy” ones. I know now that my confidence was anchored by the
prayers of my parents and others.
We
should view the devil like the schoolyard bully. But, this bully we’re dealing
with now has up the ante.
The devil is not after our
lunch money; he’s after our soul for keeps.
He’s
like a vicious wounded animal. He’s filled with rage and fury. He knows his
time is short. (Revelation 12:12) He will bestow his wrath on whomever he can
devour. (I Peter 5:8)
NEVERTHELESS
by faith, we have to take our position; let the enemy know that we know who we are in Christ. We are not
moved by his roar. He only walks around like
a lion, but we have the Lion of Judah inside us.
You tell me, which one has authority:
A pretend lion, or a Real Lion?
A pretend lion, or a Real Lion?
Go bully someone else.
It
ain’t workin’ here!
© 2015
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