National Geographic once featured an article about an encounter between a group of musk-oxen and arctic wolves ready for attack. Instinctively, the adult oxen formed an impenetrable circle around the calves with their rear hooves facing outward to protect them. The stand-off lasted quite some time with the calves remaining safe in the circle. However, the pressure built as the wolves continued to close in. Suddenly, one nervous ox broke from the unified group – causing them to divide and leaving the calves vulnerable. The wolves pounced; none of the calves survived.

All at once he follows her, as an ox goes to the slaughter, or as a stag is caught fast.

Proverbs 7:22

The passage surrounding today’s verse warns what happens when you are lured away from the protection of God’s commands. The same thing occurs when you stray from unity with other believers. Failing to stand together can lead to a trap or even destruction where many are wounded and few survive.

Petition God today for unity among Christians in America to pray together and stay together against attacks from Satan or human enemies of the faith. Intercede also for the nation’s leaders to not be led astray from God’s commands and the protection they bring.

Recommended Reading: I Corinthians 1:10-17