Catching Little Foxes

Song 1-4; Ephesians 6

“Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards, our vineyards that are in bloom.”

Song of Songs 2:15

“Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”

Ephesians 6:11

Foxes burrow in holes beneath the grape vines, disturbing and destroying the roots, as well as chew on the tender shoots and later, the fruit of the vine. Jesus said we are branches and he is the vine. Our purpose is to produce fruit that remains for God’s glory. Satan’s schemes are to destroy that fruitful capacity of our lives in any way possible. The hidden sins of gossip, lust, fear, and pride, eventually become evident in our reduced fruit-bearing capacity. Confronting these hidden sins of our thoughts, speech, and behavior, is essential if we are to grow as disciples of Christ. Catching these “little foxes” means we must “take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5). We have authority in Christ to resist the little foxes. Ask the Holy Spirit which foxes need catching in this season.

“Lord Jesus, I choose to resist the schemes of the enemy in my thoughts, speech, and actions, for your glory.”