The Free-Roaming Reptile

While in Florida for a Bible conference, my family was encouraged to visit a wildlife reserve. Ignorant as to the setup of the reserve, we were excited at the opportunity of seeing live alligators. We drove through the reserve thinking it might be similar to our own Cades Cove where we might see wildlife by the side of the road, but we were mistaken. Thinking that there was nothing to see, we proceeded to leave the reserve.

As we were leaving, I asked a lady about the alligators and she informed me we would need to park and walk a trail. She further warned that the gators were free-roaming and could be on or near the trail. How foolish was I to think the alligators would be enclosed for safety or walking alongside a motor trail? The whole thing truly reminded me of our dealings with the Devil. The world finds great curiosity in flirting with the dangers associated with our reptilian enemy. They do not fear the free-roaming foe. Needless to say, we drove on.