Stand Firm!

1 Corinthians 16:13 (New International Version)

13. Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.

If there ever was a time when we need to stand firm, it is now. As I listen to folks talking I am heartbroken at the distress they are experiencing. So many problems, so much sickness. Everything seems to have shifted into high gear! I don't ever remember a time when there was so much going on, all over the world not just here in the states. Of course we know what "season" we are living in, and we also know these things were told to us in Gods Word, would happen. We are not surprised! There has never been a time in history that God did not tell His people what was going to happen. So what are we to do? I visited with someone yesterday that was so concerned and upset about some events that were taking place that it was impossible to encourage him. It just seemed hopeless to him, and he is a Christian. So how do we encourage someone, what do we say that will give them hope? I believe we must be on our face before God praying for others, being open to the leading of the Holy Spirit that we would have a Word to give to them. You know if we don't believe it ourselves, then others will not believe it either. This scripture is just one of the many that we need to have tucked down in our heart, we do need to be on guard, our faith needs to be operating, and we need to be strong and courageous! Only then will be victorious, but it is not just about us. We need to be strong and stand in the gap for the ones that are hurting and desperate. God Bless you as you lift your voice and your heart in prayer!