Stand Firm

"Be on your guard against men; they will hand you over to the local councils and flog you in their synagogues. 18 On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. 19 But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, 20 for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. 21 "Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. 22 All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.

Matthew 10:18-22



Don’t ever forget that we live in a world at war. There is a spiritual battle raging all around you in the 3rd realm. There are demons trying to sidetrack the work that you are doing for the Lord through quiet whispers of suggestion enticing you to live for yourself and tempting you to make bad choices in this life. There are angels, just the same, fighting them off and celebrating the small victories that you make through the power of Jesus Christ who lives inside of your heart of hearts. Don’t ever forget that you have an enemy who will try to discourage you in your journey of knowing and loving God and others and that is why it is of the utmost importance to stay connected in prayer and submission to your Father in heaven. The enemy is trying to disqualify you from having an impact on this fallen world for Christ but Jesus has overcome the enemy and His love will prevail as long as you continue to walk in His grace and forgiveness and power. Spend some time with your Father this morning and recharge your batteries as you will need His strength today to overcome and stand firm in the midst of this fallen world. He loves you right where you are and His Grace is big enough to cover anything that you have done. Let His Holy Spirit work through you today as you rest in His power and are comforted by His awesome love.