David said to Saul, “Your servant used to keep his father’s sheep, and when a lion or a bear came and took a lamb out of the flock, I went out after it and struck it, and delivered the lamb from its mouth; and when it arose against me, I caught it by its beard, and struck and killed it. Your servant has killed both lion and bear; and this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, seeing he has defied the armies of the living God.” 1 Sam 17:34-36
I read the news story of an 11-year old boy that was outside getting firewood when a cougar charged him.
The boy’s dog quickly ran between him and the cougar and took the brunt of the attack.
A nearby police officer was able to kill the cat and save the dog and boy.
Every year I hear about somebody being attacked and killed by a cougar.
Linda and I have thought about the danger we may be facing when we go caching in remote areas of forest or hill country.
Yet a young man like David told about killing both lion and bear, a feat I have never done or wish to do.
But as Christians we are called to be always ready, aware, and vigilant.
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.  Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. 1 Peter 5:8-9