THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK DEVOTIONAL
Defense in a Sticky Situation.
By Denielle Babb November 14th, 2025
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”
1 Peter 5:8
While sitting in the living room one afternoon, I watched as a lonely wasp flew back and forth across the length of the ceiling. I didn’t know how it got in, but it did; and now it paced the house as if searching to find some way out. I’ve never been a big fan of wasps, but somehow, I could relate with this one. It repeatedly ran into walls and windows before eventually finding itself caught in the midst of a spider web, discreetly hidden in the corner of the room.
The wasp tried desperately to free itself from the web, to no avail; and soon, it faced a bigger problem. A spider, lurking in the corner, sprang into action, racing toward the struggling wasp in hopes of securing its next meal.
In defense, the wasp thrust its stinger toward the spider, and for a moment, the spider stepped back; then it just moved to a different angle. Again the wasp thrust its stinger, and again the spider moved. Over and over, the same thing occurred. I watched this miniature battle as it played out in my home; however, after several minutes, I stopped watching. When I finally returned to check on the battle, I noticed the wasp had managed to escape and was flying around the room again. As for the spider, he’d lost out on that meal.
In witnessing this conflict between the wasp and the spider, I realized something. I’m a lot like that wasp. Sometimes I find myself in situations in which I shouldn’t be, and it doesn’t take long before I walk right into one of Satan’s traps. But, praise the Lord, I have a defense! Just as the wasp used his stinger as a defense, so God is my defense against the snares of Satan. Just as Jesus quoted Scripture when tempted in the desert, we can claim God’s promises and gain strength and victory over temptation.
“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13. “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1.
Defense in a Sticky Situation.
By Denielle Babb November 14th, 2025
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”
1 Peter 5:8
While sitting in the living room one afternoon, I watched as a lonely wasp flew back and forth across the length of the ceiling. I didn’t know how it got in, but it did; and now it paced the house as if searching to find some way out. I’ve never been a big fan of wasps, but somehow, I could relate with this one. It repeatedly ran into walls and windows before eventually finding itself caught in the midst of a spider web, discreetly hidden in the corner of the room.
The wasp tried desperately to free itself from the web, to no avail; and soon, it faced a bigger problem. A spider, lurking in the corner, sprang into action, racing toward the struggling wasp in hopes of securing its next meal.
In defense, the wasp thrust its stinger toward the spider, and for a moment, the spider stepped back; then it just moved to a different angle. Again the wasp thrust its stinger, and again the spider moved. Over and over, the same thing occurred. I watched this miniature battle as it played out in my home; however, after several minutes, I stopped watching. When I finally returned to check on the battle, I noticed the wasp had managed to escape and was flying around the room again. As for the spider, he’d lost out on that meal.
In witnessing this conflict between the wasp and the spider, I realized something. I’m a lot like that wasp. Sometimes I find myself in situations in which I shouldn’t be, and it doesn’t take long before I walk right into one of Satan’s traps. But, praise the Lord, I have a defense! Just as the wasp used his stinger as a defense, so God is my defense against the snares of Satan. Just as Jesus quoted Scripture when tempted in the desert, we can claim God’s promises and gain strength and victory over temptation.
“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13. “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1.
THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK DEVOTIONAL
Defense in a Sticky Situation.
By Denielle Babb November 14th, 2025
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”
1 Peter 5:8
While sitting in the living room one afternoon, I watched as a lonely wasp flew back and forth across the length of the ceiling. I didn’t know how it got in, but it did; and now it paced the house as if searching to find some way out. I’ve never been a big fan of wasps, but somehow, I could relate with this one. It repeatedly ran into walls and windows before eventually finding itself caught in the midst of a spider web, discreetly hidden in the corner of the room.
The wasp tried desperately to free itself from the web, to no avail; and soon, it faced a bigger problem. A spider, lurking in the corner, sprang into action, racing toward the struggling wasp in hopes of securing its next meal.
In defense, the wasp thrust its stinger toward the spider, and for a moment, the spider stepped back; then it just moved to a different angle. Again the wasp thrust its stinger, and again the spider moved. Over and over, the same thing occurred. I watched this miniature battle as it played out in my home; however, after several minutes, I stopped watching. When I finally returned to check on the battle, I noticed the wasp had managed to escape and was flying around the room again. As for the spider, he’d lost out on that meal.
In witnessing this conflict between the wasp and the spider, I realized something. I’m a lot like that wasp. Sometimes I find myself in situations in which I shouldn’t be, and it doesn’t take long before I walk right into one of Satan’s traps. But, praise the Lord, I have a defense! Just as the wasp used his stinger as a defense, so God is my defense against the snares of Satan. Just as Jesus quoted Scripture when tempted in the desert, we can claim God’s promises and gain strength and victory over temptation.
“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13. “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1.
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