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by Bob and Debby Gass
Standing When Everything Around You Is Falling (2)
March 18, 2011
‘...Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.’ 1 Corinthians 10:12 NKJV
The truth is that standing isn’t inevitable, but it is possible! The moment you commit your life to Jesus, you’re at war with Satan. And standing up to him requires staying armed. ‘Put on the full armour of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil…that you will…resist in the evil day…and…stand firm.’ (Ephesians 6:11-13 NAS) War is a casualty-laden business; you must take it as seriously as the enemy does, for the Bible says he’s out ‘…seeking someone to devour.’ (1 Peter 5:8 NAS) Be alert, but not alarmed. ‘A thousand may fall at your side…but it shall not [happen to] you.’ (Psalm 91:7 NAS) In conflict, some stand and some fall. The difference is that those who stand ‘have made the Lord…[their] dwelling place’ (Psalm 91:9 NAS), whereas those who fall ‘make flesh [their] strength.’ (Jeremiah 17:5 NAS) The truth is also that falling isn’t always preventable, but it’s surmountable! It’s not only the weak and immature who fall. Satan’s strategy includes taking out the righteous, the unrighteous, the most vulnerable and the least vulnerable: high-rankers included. ‘…A righteous man falls seven times, and rises again…’ (Proverbs 24:16 NAS) Now if the righteous fall so frequently, what’s to be anticipated from everyone else? In war no one is guaranteed immunity from attack. But, ‘…A good man…though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholds him with His hand.’ (Psalm 37:23-24 NKJV) Don’t focus on the unable, or the disabled, but on Christ the Enabler!
SoulFood: Job 18-20, Luke 18:1-17, Ps 116:1-11, Pr 8:8-9
The Word for Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from UCB International Copyright © 2011
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