July 26 - PRAY FOR THE PREY!

 And they shall no more be a prey to the heathen, neither shall the beast of the land devour them; but they shall dwell safely, and none shall make them afraid.  (Ezekiel 34:28, KJV)

On Wednesday of this week, "Federal Child Porn Charge Filed Against Pediatric Radiation Oncologist At Ohio State University Medical Center" was the "Breaking News" story.  Late Wednesday night a store clerk was shot and killed, allegedly by a seventeen (17) year old boy.  The following morning, city workers discovered the body of another young man who had been shot in the head.  Around 7am Thursday morning, police were called to the scene of a vehicle fire only to discover a body in the driver's seat.  As the events of those twenty-four hours ran through  my mind, one word resonated in my spirit...PREY!

I searched the bible for the word and came across the scripture in Ezekiel.  The word prey (in Hebrew, 'baz') "is used of persons and cattle carried away in war".  1 Peter 5:8 warns us to "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour".  The devil knows what is at stake in the "war for your seed" and he is diligent to prey over our seed...our children.  The enemy is more dedicated and diligent with his mission than most of the people in the kingdom.  We can no longer afford to be lazy when it comes to covering our children.

Time out for sitting idly by and allowing this carnage to take place.  Before we allow another child to fall prey to satan; I implore every able person to fall on his/her face and pray with your heart!

Heavenly Father, we need You now more than ever!  Lord, I pray that every gift You've deposited in every believer be awakened.  Call forth those for intercession; raise up strength of men like that of Sampson; activate supernatural faith; release healing, peace and comfort.  Lord, I pray that you raise up some soldiers with holy boldness to do the work that needs to be done.  Please save our children Lord...save Your children.  In Jesus name, Amen!