Song of Solomon 2:15 — Catch all the foxes, those little foxes, before they ruin the vineyard of love, for the grapevines are blossoming!
I was already late when I slid behind the wheel.
That morning, I had darted out the door half-awake, coffee in one hand and backpack swinging from the other. By the time I jammed the key into the ignition, my 8 a.m. class had already started.
As I pulled onto campus, the road narrowed with trash cans lined neatly along the curb. I barely noticed them, too locked into tunnel vision.
I swerved just slightly, confident there was plenty of room. But then—
Thud.
My stomach dropped. The trash cans stood perfectly in place when I checked the mirror, like an audience untouched by my blunder. But then I saw it—the side mirror dangling, wires exposed, helplessly smacking against the car.
For a long second, I just stared in disbelief. It was almost laughable. In my rush to save a few seconds, I’d made a much bigger mess.
That experience felt like a kind reminder from God that life works the same way. It’s not always the big obstacles that trip us up. More often, it’s the little things we dismiss— the conversations we push off, the corners we cut, the sinful habits we shrug away.
“Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards…” — Song of Solomon 2:15
The truth is, those “little foxes” can quietly chip away at what God is growing in us. They pile up like those cans on the curb. And if we’re not paying attention, sooner or later, one of them will knock the mirror clean off.
A MOMENT TO REFLECT
- What are some “little foxes” in your life—small habits or compromises—that could cause bigger damage if ignored?
- How can you invite God to help you notice and deal with those small things before they grow?
- What practical step can you take this week to slow down and pay attention to what’s really going on in your heart?