Monday, January 11, 2016

Stand, part 2

Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. ~ Ephesians 6:14 NLT

After God told me to stand, I had to remember What, Where, and How to stand.

What: We stand on God’s Word.
There are well over 3,000 promises in God’s Word.  When problems arise and the enemy attacks, we must find the promises upon which to stand. But the LORD’s plans stand firm forever; his intentions can never be shaken. ~ Psalm 33:11 NLT

Where: We stand on the Rock
God is our rock, protection, fortress, refuge, stronghold against trouble.  Where else would we turn or stand? He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be moved. ~ Psalm 62:6 NKJV

How: We stand in our Full Armor
The armor of God enables us to not only stand, but to defeat our enemy, disabling his attacks and enabling our advance. So stand firm and hold your ground, having tightened the wide band of truth (personal integrity, moral courage) around your waist and having put on the breastplate of righteousness (an upright heart), and having strapped on your feet the gospel of peace in preparation [to face the enemy with firm-footed stability and the readiness produced by the good news].  Above all, lift up the [protective] shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.  And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. ~ Ephesians 6:14-17 AMP

Whether you’re facing unemployment, pain or sickness in your body, struggles with your children or other family members, an overwhelming mountain of debt, or any number of issues, find your promises from God and remember to STAND!

©Heather Potts 2016

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