Protect Yourself Spiritually

He will… oppress the… people of the Most High…

Daniel 7:25

25 He will defy the Most High and oppress the holy people of the Most High. He will try to change their sacred festivals and laws, and they will be placed under his control for a time, times, and half a time.

Satan uses two strategies.

First, ‘he will defy the Most High.’ Satan will always attack God’s plan, God’s principles and God’s people, so be on guard!

Second, ‘he will… oppress the… people of the Most High.’

Weariness is a weapon satan will use against you. When you’re worn out, you’re vulnerable.

At that point temptation can lead to compromise, compromise to indulgence, and indulgence to defeat. ‘..

Romans 13:14. 14 Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don't let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires.

Don’t give satan an inch or he will take a mile.

Your mind is where the real attack takes place.

The Bible warns you to be careful, ‘

Hebrews 12:3…3 Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people;[a] then you won't become weary and give up.

Satan will wear you down in order to wipe you out, so you must take time to replenish your strength in God’s presence.

It’s easy to get caught up in the work and the things of the Lord, and not spend time with the Lord of the things. Jesus said,

Matthew 11:28-30

28 Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light."

The massage puts it another way

‘Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me – watch how I do it… I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live…’

When you commit yourself to doing God’s will, God’s way, in God’s strength, you don’t wear out.

You’re fulfilled, you stay in balance, and you overcome the stress and anxiety of this world. And that’s how God wants you to live.