1 Peter 5:8 for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour

Yesterday listening to a sermon on the radio, this information was shared:

 

"The giraffe gives birth standing up, so the first thing that happens to a new-born giraffe is a fall of about 10 feet.

Still dazed, the baby tries to stand up on its four legs, but its mother behaves very strangely: she gives the baby giraffe a gentle kick which sends it sprawling. It tries to get up, stands, and is again knocked down to remind the baby how it got up the first time.

This process is repeated several times, until the new-born giraffe is too exhausted to stand. At that point, the mother kicks it again, forcing it to get to its feet. After that, she does not push the baby giraffe over again.

The explanation is simple: in order to survive predators, the first lesson a giraffe must learn is to get to its feet quickly."

To survive the predators, that prowl and would love to devour a baby giraffe, it must get to its feet quickly. 

Funny how that was a story used as an illustration in a sermon. I always wonder where these pastors and speaks find this crazy stories and how they even relate, but this story as crazy as it is has a very clear message.

Lately I've sort of felt like that baby giraffe. Each time I get to my feet and feel like I'm finally standing okay, I'm knocked back down. 

Feeling frustrated, strained, and confused I gather the strength to stand back to my feet and not sit defeated or quit. Even though I would be lying if in the quietness of my heart I think about just quitting and staying down. All the while wondering why why why does this keep happening. 

Hearing this story made me think of the scripture in 1 Peter 

Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour. (1 Peter 5:8 AMP)

The Lord wants me to be able to get back to my feet quick, and He is conditioning me to do so, because if I don't get to my feet quickly (just like the baby giraffe that has to keep up with the pack) the predator in my life would love to devour me. 

If you feel knocked down, don't stay down. Get up quickly, and keep moving.