The Bible speaks of standing firm in many contexts. How do we stand firm? Here are a few practical, Bible-based hints to do just that: How to stand firm• Dont return to old idols; old lifestyle; empty, religious ritual; or other gods: It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery (Galatians 5:1). • Be self-controlled and alert/resist the devil: Resist him, standing firm in the faith... (1 Peter 5:9). • Be patient, dont grumble, dont judge: You too, be patient and stand firm... (James 5:8). • Stand firm and hold to Biblical teachings/truth: So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you... (2 Thessalonians 2:15). • Be consistent in prayer and with the armour of God: Stand firm then, with the belt of truth... (Ephesians 6:14). • In surrender and service to God: ...give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord... (1 Corinthians 15:58). • By not giving in to temptation: But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so you can stand up under it (1 Corinthians 10:13). What Are Some Of The Effects Of Standing Firm In Our Faith? • Deliverance the Lord will give to you today: ...Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today... (Exodus 14:13, see also 2 Chronicles 20:17). • You will go from the pit to the mountain top/firm foundation: He lifted me out of the slimy pit...He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand (Psalm 40:2). • You will be positioned to intercede for nations: ...stand before me in the gap on behalf of... (Ezekiel 22:30). • You will have righteous confidence on the day of judgment: ...For we will all stand before Gods judgment (Romans 14:10). • However, the wicked cannot stand before God – they will perish: Therefore, the wicked will not stand on the day of judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous (Psalm 1:5). Lets thank God for His wonderful mercy and abundant grace today! Gods deliverance births His destiny dreams in our lives. If we will stand firm in our faith and engage with God, He will bring His dreams to fulfilment in us. He can use our surrendered hearts to reach out to others in His love, for His desire is that none should perish and all should come to repentance. Come on, Church, its time to love the nations into the arms of our Beloved Saviour. Our Heavenly Father gave us everything in Christ. Can we, by grace, now give him more of our lives so that others may come to know our beloved Jesus? God bless you today and always,
Posted on: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 02:00:45 +0000
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