Escaping "The Snare of the Fowler"!

What is a "Fowler"?

According to the simplest web definition that I found,
a "Fowler" is a "hunter of birds".

So, after looking up many definitions,

it seems that a "hunter of birds" can be a human,

...or even another bird...

...such as the hawk that appeared 

at my bird feeders this morning!

I was enjoying watching the birds while sipping on a cup of coffee...

The finch family are always welcome...

...Not so much the starlings,

...or the grackles...

But the mockingbird usually chases them away for me.

I always enjoy seeing the yellow bellied sapsucker...

...Although sometimes I wonder if he's killing my peach tree
with all the little holes he's making in it!

I love the flashes of bright blue from the jays...

...And the cardinals are always a pleasure to watch.

This morning I even had a Northern Flicker...

Here he is showing off his black crest...
Well, actually, I think this is a "she"!

But this morning there was a quick scattering of all the birds
when this fellow arrived.  I actually saw him fly after some of
the smaller birds trying to catch them to devour them for his breakfast!

He boldly sat in my cherry tree,
and even appeared to be staring at me
as I sat in the window watching!

This is what started me thinking about
"The Snare of the Fowler"
that is mentioned in Psalm 91:3:
"Surely He shall deliver you
from the snare of the fowler,
And from the perilous pestilence"

Well, this "FOWLER" soon flew away when he was unsuccessful,
and  this is all I caught as he left - a view of his tail feathers.

 Isn't that the way it goes?

If we are diligent and keep watch,

the old "fowler", the devil,

will leave us alone and go on to some other prey.

James said to "RESIST HIM",

and that he would flee from us.

In looking up things on the "FOWLER",

I came across a wonderful sermon by Charles Spurgeon on this subject.

If you have time to take a look at it, I'm sure it will be a blessing to you.

You can find it by clicking HERE!