Chapter Reading: Psalm 34 | Verse of the Day: Psalm 34:7
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RSSThere are lions on the path. Bunyan said so. But there’s a secret the brave pilgrims know: the lions are chained.
They can roar. They can intimidate. But they can’t devour—unless you leave the path.
“The angel of Yahweh encamps around those who fear Him, And rescues them.”— Psalm 34:7
In The Pilgrim’s Progress, Christian approaches Palace Beautiful, guarded by terrifying lions. He nearly turns back in fear. But Watchful, the gatekeeper, cries out: “They are chained!”
So Christian walks through safely, as long as he stays in the middle of the path.
Fear is like that. The enemy uses lies to roar louder than reality. But Scripture tells us: we are surrounded by God’s presence, not just threats.
If God is near—and He is—then the lions of your life are under His leash. They can scare you, but they cannot seize you.
Application
- What “lions” are roaring at you today?
- Meditate on Psalm 34 and ask God to help you walk boldly in His protection.
- Stay in the middle of the path—don’t drift toward danger.
Bunyan’s lions remind us: spiritual warfare is real, but so is divine protection. For more wisdom on walking forward in fear, visit ShoeLeatherGospel.com.
Closing Prayer
Lord, help me to walk by faith, not by fear. Thank You for the angel who camps around me.
Fear may roar—but it can’t pounce when you walk the narrow path.
