Last summer I had the rare opportunity of going on an elephant ride through a jungle path. I’ve bashed through tropical rain forests years ago when I was in the military, but this time round, it was most enjoyable and I learned something new in the process.
Have you ever wondered why elephants never try to escape their handlers? Well I found out the secret to how puny little people can control these behemoths just with a tiny little rope tied around its foot.
The first phase of training begins immediately when a wild elephant is caught; the trainer will drive a huge stake in the ground, and use huge chains that the elephant cannot break. The elephant will struggle, but eventually its spirit will be broken and accept the fact that escape is impossible. Now that the elephant has accepted its fate, the big chains are no longer needed and are replaced with a tiny rope. You can then just drive a small stake in the ground, and tie that small rope to the elephant's leg. It doesn’t attempt to break free and remains a captive.
The first phase of training begins immediately when a wild elephant is caught; the trainer will drive a huge stake in the ground, and use huge chains that the elephant cannot break. The elephant will struggle, but eventually its spirit will be broken and accept the fact that escape is impossible. Now that the elephant has accepted its fate, the big chains are no longer needed and are replaced with a tiny rope. You can then just drive a small stake in the ground, and tie that small rope to the elephant's leg. It doesn’t attempt to break free and remains a captive. 
In the spiritual world, often that’s how the enemy keeps many people chained to fear and superstition. Very often, what the enemy holds against us can be compared to that wimpy little rope around the elephant’s feet. 
Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. 1 Peter 5:8
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