If the Christian’s strength is the joy of the Lord, it is not rocket science to realize our adversary will go after this source of our might in Christ.
You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 16:11
I have been a Christian for a long time. I don’t know it all or have it all together. However, I have experienced the Holy Spirit, overflowing with buckets-full and drenching to-and-through the skin with joy, when I make room for time in God’s presence. Often.
So, any time, any amount of time – whether short or lengthy – set aside time to bask in the Lord’s presence. Feasting upon His Word will always be opposed by the devil. If your soul’s enemy can separate you from time spent with the Almighty, the battle for other areas of your life will almost surely fall his way.
No, this isn’t time for a guilt-trip. It is a call to keep your joy in Jesus full to the brim by cultivating and nurturing your strength in Him because the joy you will experience in His presence alone can never be lost, no matter what happens in your life.