Monday, March 29, 2010

Who's afraid of the big, bad wolf??

Who's afraid of the big, bad wolf? Well, I for one am. I have met many wolves in my years and have not recognized them at the onset.
One thing I have learned is the the wolf comes at you in many different disguises. We all know that he tries to dress up as Grandma to trick Little Red Riding Hood and that he also dresses in sheep clothing to deceive those seeking the Lord. The wolf also comes dressed in a suit and tie, or a suit and heels. The wolf also comes dressed in khakis and a polo shirt, as well as designer jeans and t-shirts. There is not a disguise that he has not donned and I can pretty much guarantee that each and every one of us has had their own encounter with the wolf. And have been more than upset when discovering the truth of the person standing before you, the person that you trusted and believed in, that you would have laid down your truth and life for. This person can be your spouse, your best friend, your brother or sister, your boss, your boyfriend or girlfriend, your coworker, your pastor. The guise of the wolf is not limited. He can become anyone he pleases to be. I am saying he, as the wolf is also known as the enemy.
The wolf comes in sheep's clothing, which begs me to ask, does it ever get itchy? Does the wolf ever want to shed his disguise? Does the wolf ever want to be free from his deceit? If we look further, the answer is no. The wolf will do whatever he needs to do to dupe you, to trick you, to mislead you.