The little fellow was lost in the forest and could hear trouble stalking him. How much longer could he go before being overtaken? He was tired, frightened, and just about to his breaking point. Then he heard it; the whole forest heard it. It was a sound that sent chills down the spine of the most ferocious; and commanded that all be still. The roar that frightened all the forest dwellers was the same roar that brought him joy. “Father!” he called, “I am here.”

There is a roar that will bring fear or happiness. It depends on who we are; and that is why I want to be a child of God. When the Lord roars out of Zion, when his voice thunders, and the earth shakes; I want to say, “That’s my Father!”

We can feel so lost in this world. The Bible says that the devil is out as a roaring lion seeking someone to devour, and another life to tear apart. The key to remember is that he is not a roaring lion, but only acting as a roaring lion. He has no authority in his roar; it is a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal when compared to the Lion of Heaven.

“The Lord will be the hope of his people.” We can get through any time of trouble, go through the darkest valley, cross the raging rivers; and endure anything that comes our way because we know who our Father and God is.

“Our God is an awesome God,
He reigns from heaven above
with wisdom, power, and love
Our God is an awesome God!”

Today, if you are feeling discouraged, and even afraid. Child of God, listen for the roar.