(Acts 28 v 3 -5)
Paul survives again....
But here is an interesting picture.
The snake is driven out by the heat and bites.
Even though this was not the devil himself, as described in Revelation
But the ordinary kind spoken of by Jesus in an amazing promise
It is still, nonetheless a picture of the way satan works.
Always ready to strike when the fire is up
To bring some poison into our souls
And kill our passion for Jesus.
We know that satan is our enemy
But, defeated.
Unable to harm our fellowship unless we allow it by making provision or welcoming little foxes
So the next time the old serpent tries it on
Stand firm.
Emulate what Jesus did in the wilderness
Shake him off
And don’t let your fire go out.