You Can Stand
Have you ever been asked to do something and then not been given all the tools or equipment you need in order to get the job done? I have and it's very frustrating. It makes me think I have been set up to fail. I am so glad that God is not like that! What ever God asks me to do, HE gives me the ability and resources I need to get it done.
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.
Ephesians 6:13 ESV
From reading the four Gospels, we know that Jesus defeated the devil. Lucifer was beaten by Christ on our behalf. The war is over and the winner is: Jesus Christ. As believers in Jesus, we have been given this same victory. We have all the power, wisdom, and ability needed to live as conquerors in this world (Romans 8:37). And yet, despite the multiple reassurances we have received from God in the Holy Scriptures, many people live defeated and broken lives.
This command to stand firm against every attack that comes against us is given to us with the knowledge that we cannot do it alone. We cannot win any battle without help. Jesus tells us in John 15:5 that apart from Him we can do nothing. With God, nothing is impossible for us (Luke 1:37).
By faith we receive all the promises of God and it is by faith that we stand in battle and declare our victory.
Jesus has won the whole war for us. He defeated the devil at every turn. We get to wear the victor's crown even though it doesn't look like we have made any headway or won a single battle. Our faith in what Jesus did on our behalf is all we need.
These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33 NKJV
Therefore, we can stand under pressure. We can stand in the battle. We can stand through the storms. We can stand in the trials and tribulations. For our confidence is not in ourselves or in other people but it is in the finished work of Christ on the cross Who has overcome the world.
Faith is not the way of weak men and women. The walk of faith is for the strong. Faith comes by hearing the Word of God and receiving it as the absolute truth in your heart.
You can stand by faith through any kind of storm or trial.
Heidirn
You can stand by faith through any kind of storm or trial.
Heidirn
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