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STAND!

 Ephesians 6:13

Our text passage tells us to stand even when we have tried all things. Stand when things are working out and when things are not working out.

Put on the armor of God and stand.

Life demands we stand because there is a cross before the crown, trials before triumph and sacrifice before breakthrough.

Anyone can claim to love God when life's issues seem to be going in that persons favor.

When we have the testimonies, the results, the fruits and achievements that make us lift our heads high, it is easy to praise, worship and feel motivated to serve God and be in church.

It is easier to declare the faithfulness of God in times when God seems to favor us.

During such times we have an appearance of loyalty to God

It is easy to stand for God when it's obvious God is good to us.

What about when things are not working out for us from the look of it, when it seems God has not been fair to you how well will you stand for God?

How loyal are you to God and God's causes when life seems to be going against you?

How much love do you have for God or His kingdom when you are in your dark season?

Romans 4:19-22

When you have nothing to show during your dark hour and it seems like God is ignoring you, will you continue serving God faithfully?

God doesn't want you turning back or looking back from following Him.

Genesis 19:26

God doesn't want you giving up on His work and causes due to challenges.

Luke 9:62

Don't be like the generation of Israelites who murmured against Moses due to temporary discomfort.

Number 21:4-9

Many people have destroyed their lives/future due to murmuring and complaining, these are vices which displeases God.

Such people forget their challenges and difficulties are only for a moment/season, the enemy uses this to cheat them and affect their relationship with God.

Strengthen yourself in God so you can withstand the battles that come against you.

Ephesians 6:10-12

Jesus stood and didn't give up on God the Father during the hour of darkness.

Luke 22:52,53

Just like the Lord, your perfect example. You can stand in your hour of darkness.

Abraham stood and stayed faithful to God despite years of barrenness and not having a biological heir.

Romans 4:19-21

Daniel refused to give up on God despite the threat against him to do so and despite the lions den.

Daniel 6:3-23

Shadrach, Meshack and Abednego did not bow or cower to the power and system of Babylon despite the threat of death- furnace of fire.

Job stood and wouldn't curse God despite his trials and tribulations.

Job 2:9,10

We are spiritual warriors who must stand for God against all odds.

2 Timothy 2: 3, 4


Olutosin Ogunkolade shares this teaching.

 

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