Word of the day

Posted on Nov 17, 2017 in Devotions |

STANDING NO MATTER WHAT

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 13:1 One of these witnesses is the Apostle Paul. He went through some of the hardest times in History yet he kept going. In recognizing this he says in Cor 4:7-12

 

Through all the beatings, rejection, imprisonment he remained grounded and kept going. He did not lose hope no matter what. One of the ways that he stayed on track was by staying focused Phil 3:12-15

 

He points out in the passage above that forgetting and pressing on toward the mark is the mature view of things. He also encourages the believer to stand and continue to stand no matter how stretched we may feel.

 
Ephesians 6:13-15 says  13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes,you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.

 

What a challenge to the believer to know that we can and will go through anything. Be encouraged as you face the stormy times that you can stand like Paul. He realized that no matter what NOTHING can separate him from the love of God. This is reason to keep each of us going. Let us like Paul be convinced of the love of God for us. Romans 8:38-39.

 

God Bless