"Catch us the foxes, the little foxes that spoil the vines, for our vines have tender grapes." Song of Solomon 2:15 NKJV
The fox is a wise but, sly and cunning animal. It manipulates situations in order to be a qualified hunter. It is a strategic planner and skilful hunter that knows who it is and accepts the situation it is in; therefore it gets on well in its environment. The fox uses its wisdom to plan for the future by burying or hiding food that can be used for the future in harsher times.
From one point of view, for the nature lover, it is nice to view on rare occasions, especially if one is fortunate to see the dog or vixen playing with its cubs, It can be a joy to watch. The fox is adaptable and thrives on whatever type of environment, even coming on to housing estates in search of food. It is persistent and makes the best of every situation. At times, the fox has a particular way of catching a rabbit. It is called 'charming' and when it spots a rabbit, it will start chasing its tale, running round and round, even jumping. The rabbit is mesmerised as the fox carries out this ritual, with each movement getting closer and closer to the unsuspecting rabbit; until it is near enough to pounce and claim its prey.
The fox can be a destructive animal and as we see from our text today, it can destroy crops and chicken houses, killing and destroying what is in sight.
The analogy in the Christian word is that, the devil is like the fox. He will steal, kill and destroy whatever he can John 10:10. Peter tells us, 'Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour' 1 Peter 5:8. Marriages are one area that he will attack. If he gets the chance, he will rip it apart, completely destroying this bond. If he can create a logger-head situation between a husband and wife, he can win in that household because there is no prayer or fellowship.
Peter tells us to be sober and vigilant, in other words, be alert in how you live. When we are walking with God, He places a hedge of protection around us. However, this hedge can quite easily be broken down when we take our eyes off Him and go our own way. When this happens, the devil has a way to get through to us and will take this opportunity. So be careful. When things are not going too well, check the hedge. Has it been broken; is there a slight chink in it that this crafty old fox has crawled through. If that is the case, command him to 'Get out of my garden, now!' He has to go, 'Resist the devil and he will flee from you' James 4:7.
Be wise, be alert, plan ahead and understand the art of 'Charming.' Don't allow the devil to creep up on you. Be aware of his ways and submit to God more and more. Remember, when we 'Draw near to God, He will draw near to you' James 4:8.
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