Potent...

God knows your potential even when you feel meaningless. Have you ever seen a video of a lion stalking its prey? The moves are quite precise as it sneaks up as close as possible to the unsuspecting mark. It is able to stalk with its body low to the ground to prevent from being seen. And during the approach, the lion makes note of every weakness and has no problem exploiting them for the purpose of a tasty meal. Then, when the prey least expects it, the lion pounces.

The Bible says that Satan is like that lion. It states, "Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." 1 Peter 5:8 Satan watches from a distance noticing each weakness and area of temptation. He sneaks into our lives in ways we do not detect, and camouflages his actions so that we mistake his deception for fulfilling opportunities. But the difference between Satan and a lion is that Satan does not always have to run after us; many times Satan leads us to a place where we render ourselves helpless and defeated.

Not every opportunity is from God. Satan can open doors as well. In fact, he loves to consume our time with good opportunities so we miss the great opportunities God has for us. God wants us to enjoy a full, abundant life of freedom. But we will never experience that fullness as long as there is a gap between our priorities and commitments.

God desires to bring out the best in us. Arranging our priorities based on God's Word will help to keep us out of the bondage of Satan's grasp and in the freedom of Christ's plan for our lives, discovering our true potential.