THE LION AND THE BUFFALO

By Luke Vertz

Have you ever compared your spiritual life with the way a cape buffalo responds to its predator? Well think again…

I was watching Animal Planet the other day and this specific show showed a lion in pursuit of its prey, a cape buffalo. I quickly realized one of the tactics that the lions use when they are stalking their prey.  They chase their intended prey in order to separate one of the animals from the rest of the herd. The lone buffalo is then the sole focus of the predator because they have been isolated from the group. They are vulnerable. They have strength in numbers, but are susceptible to attack when alone. As strong as any one buffalo may be alone, their defenses are greatly reduced when facing their predator alone. One response to an attack that a buffalo often takes is to make a loud call to the herd and often times backup will be on its way shortly.

READ ECCLESIASTES 4:9-12

The same applies to our spiritual life. God has given us community for a purpose.It is vital for our well being to band together as brothers and sisters in Christ.The enemy will come to attack, but together we are strong and if one of us happens to get off track, the rest of us will be there to help.

As an Underground leader myself, I get to see firsthand the impact that Biblical community has on young men. So if you want this for yourself, come to Underground, Verve, Sunday services, and every other opportunity that presents itself to be together with the body. You will not regret it!