STAND

Text: King James Version

Greetings unto you, and peace from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. May you continue to hold fast the Word of Truth of the gospel which was preached unto you among many witnesses - the Word of God which you learned, heard, and received by faith in Jesus Christ.

“Those things, which you have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.” Philippians 4:9

Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for He is faithful that promised).” Hebrews 10:23

God has not changed his plan concerning his salvation for your life. For he said he would never leave you, nor forsake you. (Hebrews 13:5). Therefore let us continue to run with patience the race that is set before us.

“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12 1-2

Because God is able to perform everything that He promised unto his people!

“For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him.” Job 23:14

Continue to pray because God has willed that we do this! Pray in good times as well as the bad.

“Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18

At this point, you may be thinking, how can I pray when things are going bad in my life? Remember the scripture Paul wrote in Philippians.

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. “ Philippians 4:13

Your strength can’t get the job done. It’s the strength of your Heavenly Father working through you. You are not alone. God is with you! Don’t allow the devil to talk you down off the Word, which is able to save your soul.

Again, God is with you, and He is your God!!!! He will strengthen you and help you! He will uphold you with the right hand of his righteousness!

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10

Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand (resist) in the evil day. And having done all, to stand. STAND!! Girt up your loins with the truth of the gospel, that the peace of God which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Ephesians 6:13-14 & Philippians 4:7).

May the grace of our LORD JESUS CHRIST be with you all! Amen.

~ Pastor Linda Lawrence