Pray Not to Be Prey

(Proverbs 23:28 KJV)  She also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men.

Satan attacks in different ways.  Sometimes he is loud and threatening. 

(1 Peter 5:8 KJV)  Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

Sometimes he is more subtle and “lieth in wait” (lurks NASB) (693).  For most of us this is a much more effective way to drag us down.  I know that if my macho manhood is questioned I will do my peacock thing, puff out my chest and resist with great vigor.  I know that if it is just a little compromise I will often say, “Oh, well...”

So?  Satan lurks.  He waits.  He is persistent.  Fortunately he is not as powerful as the Holy Spirit.  Trust, obey, triumph.