Yesterday, I came across Daniel 7:25 and was caught by the statement that the "little horn" which in this case is referencing the one who is the anti-Christ or in words we understand Satan, will "wear out", "oppress", or "wear down" the saints.
Okay, seriously! Let us sit here for a moment. The enemy of God will strategically do whatever it takes to wear us down. In the original language, this implies being so wore down that you are no longer usable. It is a harassment that affects us mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. It is consumption.
So let's ask again, what is wearing you down or consuming you? Is it scrolling social media or the internet? Or maybe the news? Or a schedule that is so full that you no longer pause for fueling your soul? Or maybe you have forgotten how to play? Or maybe you spend too much time watching TV? Or maybe you have stopped dreaming or creating? Or you have so isolated yourself that you no longer know how to relate or connect? Well, the list can go on. These are just a few of my consumption possibilities that wear me out if I do not keep watch over them.
I immediately am reminded that when Jesus saw that the people were harassed and hassled like sheep without a shepherd He had compassion on them (Matthew 9:36).
We are not left hopeless with this warning that the enemy will wear us down. We are also given a beautiful promise.
Satan's power will be taken away. Daniel 7: 26 actually tells us THE COURT will sit and his power will be destroyed forever. FOREVER.
It took me a moment. At first, I thought this meant that Satan would be made to sit as well as his minions, legions, and dominion. But it actually means that Jesus' court will sit. We are told in Psalm 110:1 that Jesus will place Satan, sin, and death under His "footstool" to show complete defeat. Imagine with me Jesus completely relaxed with His feet propped up on a stool with the enemies of God sittting under His feet. It is done. Finished. Victory completed. Satan's court does sit under Jesus' feet defeated.
Y'all we have hope in Jesus. He is our author and finisher of our faith. Right now, we need to keep our eyes on the ONE who sees that we are harassed and hassled. He has compassion for us. He sees the atrocities of man and the depth of our depravity. He knows who is evil and who is innocent. He is returning with complete victory. The evil one and all who join him will be defeated once and for all.
So, we must draw near to Him. Seek Jesus! Call upon His name. He will answer you with compassion. We are remind in Daniel 7:27, "Then the sovereignty, power, and greatness of all the kingdoms under heaven will be handed over to the holy people of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will worship and obey HIM."
Would you rather be worn down by the one who will be defeated or be one who takes part in the heavenly kingdom?
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