Mind Defense

 By Sis. Rebecca Orimoloye

Every country in the world has a military force, security arrangement with a neighboring country for protection,  ministry of defense, the military force (army, air force and navy), federal and local police. 

These are all in place, to help defend the citizens and offer an assurance of security. 

And in our homes, we have doors, windows, and many sophisticated alarm systems to give us a sense of protection and security against intruders. 

All of these are physical protection measures.  

The Bible is full of spiritual defense and security measures as we will learn of this month.  However, we need to consider the possibility of defending and securing our minds. 

The mind of a man deals with thinking, reasoning, application of knowledge, etc. No matter how spiritual one is, the importance of a sound mind cannot be overestimated. Elijah, in 1Kings 18 was so powerful that he literally called down fire and slaughtered the 450 prophets of Baal, but same Elijah started hiding and running from a common Jezebel. 

1Kings 19:3 says “And when he saw that, he arose and ran for his life, and went to Beersheba, which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there.” Why would someone that had recently slaughtered 450 false prophets now suddenly start running away from a woman and her empty threats? There has been a disturbance with his mind.   

One can have all the physical protection money can possibly buy but not having a sound mind make our physical protection useless. 

We can then become a danger to ourselves and others. Our God is a God of wholeness. In Gen 2:2, God rested. He took a break from every-thing He had done. 

A break is a form of self-care and mind defense. We need to ask ourselves, when was the last time we truly rested? As we come to Jesus, He will take off all the burdens of our minds and give us rest, in Jesus mighty name. 

You will have good success this 2021. 

Remain blessed.  Shalom.