Whenever the Borg are about to assimilate a group of people, and turn them into mindless automatons, they would announce their intention. "We are Borg. You will be assimilated." Then would come the intimidating phrase. "Resistance is futile!"
Usually it was. But occasionally the Borg met a species that successfully resisted assimilation. So actually, resistance was not futile.
Often Satan comes at us to drag us down, to assimilate us into his ways. He knows our weaknesses and cravings. He attacks us at our weakest point and watches us fall again and again for the same tricks. I suspect he smiles and thinks, 'Resistance is futile'.
But God disagrees. Not only is resistance not futile, it is very necessary! God's word tells us to resist the devil. And when we do, he has to flee!
"Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you."
James 4:7
The Voyager Spaceship also had 'long-range sensors' to detect the approach of the enemy. The crew had to be vigilant to keep themselves safe from attack.
Likewise, we are called to be vigilant and resist the enemy's attacks.
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world."
1 Peter 5:8-9
We have an enemy but we are part of a far more powerful federation - the Kingdom of Jesus. Satan may attack our health, our finances or our walk with God. He comes only to kill, steal and destroy. Whatever your weakness, God is your shield. Never surrender. Resist! Because resistance is not futile - it's absolutely necessary.
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