13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
There are times in life when you feel like you have been knocked down.
There is no more wind in your sails or breath in your lungs.
In the moment it feels sad and hopeless.
There is an overwhelming sense of failure and defeat.
All of life seems to be closing in or crashing down around you.
This is when you STAND.
You stand firm knowing that God is there in your midst and sees all the tears you cry.
You stand firm knowing that God has not left you now and will not leave you in the future.
You stand firm knowing that He has set your feet on a rock. And that rock is HIM.
You stand firm knowing that whatever trial or test you are going through, if you let Him, His glory will be revealed.
You stand firm knowing that the peace which passes all understanding will walk with you through this and will never fail you.
You stand firm knowing He loves you, gave His life for you and now intercedes for you as He sits at the right hand of the Father.
This is how to stand and this is how I am standing today!
Thank you Jesus.
Psalm 59:9-11
You are my strength; I wait for you to rescue me,
for you, O God, are my fortress.
10 In his unfailing love, my God will stand with me.
He will let me look down in triumph on all my enemies.
11 Don’t kill them, for my people soon forget such lessons;
stagger them with your power, and bring them to their knees,
O Lord our shield.
stands firm in heaven.
90 Your faithfulness extends to every generation,
as enduring as the earth you created.
