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Foxes
(or Jakals) would often break the walls of
Vineyards
down to steal the tender
grapes
(if the walls are not protected and strong enough).
| Grapes = Joy, Foxes = Enemies who steal our joy (See Lam 5:18, Lk 13:32, Ezek 13:4) - ultimately these ‘little foxes’ are demonic powers, serving the big fox (Satan) ( Eph 6:12). They come to wear out the saints and drain them of the Joy of the Lord. |
To stop the ‘foxes’ stealing joy we must have a STRONG PROTECTIVE WALL and a good WATCHTOWER ( Isa 5:2)- What do these speak of to you in a spiritual sense ? What strong spiritual walls can we ask the Lord to build around us ? (Isaiah 60:18 states we are to have 'walls of Salvation').
We must work out our salvation with fear and trembling, allowing God to set up strong, protective walls around us that will keep the enemy out. Our soul (mind, will & emotions) must constantly be being saved so no 'crack in the wall' exists for the enemy to come in and steal our joy and anointing.
The 'watchtower' speaks of us being in the place of constantly watching over our life and our ministry (as the enemy will try to come into our vineyard (ministry) and try to damage and even destroy the fruit (people in your ministry)).
The foxes come in at the time of vulnerability. The grapes are 'tender' and easily spoilt. The enemy will attack us in our weakness and people under our care will be attacked at the most 'tender' moment! We must ask the Lord to erect strong walls of salvation around us and our ministries and stand on watch constantly to make sure the 'foxes' stay out.
Notice that She asks Him to take initiative in solving their relationship difficulty. We must ask Jesus help us catch these foxes both in our relationship with Him and our loved ones. There must be a willingness to solve these problems.
In human marital relationships.....
“The foxes represent as many obstacles or temptations as have plagued lovers throughout the centuries.Perhaps it is the fox of uncontrolled desire which drives a wedge of guilt between the couple. Perhaps it is the fox of mistrust and jealousy which breaks the bond of love. Or it may be the fox of selfishness and pride which refuses to let one acknowledge his fault to another. Or it may be an unforgiving spirit which will not accept the apology of the other. These foxes have been ruining vineyards for years.” S.Craig Glickman, ‘A Song For Lovers’, pp49-50.