3 Ways to Stand Firm in Your Faith
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We all know that, as Christians, we will be challenged in our faith.
We want to be able to stand firm.
Sometimes the challenge comes in the form of temptation.
The enemy knows exactly when to target us–when we’re at our weakest.
And he knows precisely what tempts us most.
Often, the challenge comes when the world’s way is counter-cultural to God’s way.
We want to be accepted, and it’s difficult to always say or do the right things.
And, of course, we are challenged when we face trials that cut us to the bone–grief,
loss, sickness, and disappointment can all lead us to waver in our belief.
I’ve been there. I’ve struggled with trying to stand firm in my faith.
“If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.” Isaiah 7:9b, NIV
So, when faced with challenges to our faith,
how does the Bible encourage us to stand firm?
FIRST, WE HAVE TO KNOW UPON WHAT (OR WHOM) WE ARE STANDING.
SECOND, WE WILL HAVE TO RESIST THE DEVIL AND HIS LIES.
As soon as we recognize thoughts of fear, doubt, discouragement,
anxiety, or temptation, we have to choose to guard our minds against the deception
of the enemy and choose to think God’s thoughts instead.
God has given us spiritual armor to help us stand.
When we feel the challenges to our faith,
we can remember to suit up and then take our stand.
After YOU have DONE everything. In other words, we have to do our part.
We have to put on the armor and actively choose to protect our minds
from wrong thoughts, our hearts from pride, our gut from lies.
Then we have to take up our shield of faith.
We have to be self-controlled and alert and on guard.
But when we have done our part, God enables us to stand.
THIRD, WE CAN’T WAVER BETWEEN FAITH AND DOUBT.
We have to know what we believe and why we believe,
so that when the challenges come, we are firm in our faith.
Why did you decide to follow Jesus? Why do you choose to serve Him?
What do you believe about God and His Word?
If you know that God is God and God is good, there’s no question.
Don’t let the devil make you think Satan has something better to offer you in the world.
It’s a lie. Only God is God and He alone knows what is best for us.
He alone is the path to life, love, and victory.
Consider Abraham and his faith. He was a man, a real person,
just like you and me.
God gave him a great promise with little evidence that he could actually see.
STILL STRUGGLING TO STAND FIRM?
If you are still struggling to believe God because of trials, tribulations,
or temptations that you are going through right now,
let me encourage you that the Lord of all can set you free.
He can lead you out of that miry place of doubt and confusion
and give you a firm place to stand.
Open your arms wide to the love of Jesus and let Him lift you up.
Trust that He is good and He loves you perfectly.
He will make a way for you and keep you in His love and in His truth.
So stand firm, beloved.
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