Stand Firm is a phrase found in the Bible that is spoken from some of the most recognizable names: Moses, David, Isaiah, and Paul to name a few. This phrase carries the same meaning in English as it does in Greek. It is the ability to offer resistance to someone or somebody, or refuse to abandon one's belief or opinion. Throughout the Bible the phrase STAND FIRM is used to remind the people of the Lord's promises, the warriors position in battle, and the Christ followers stance in their faith. I have this image in my head of what it looks like to stand firm. The image comes from one of my all time fave movies BRAVEHEART. In the scene William Wallace has picked a fight, and the English are waging war. There comes a point on the battle field when the ENGLISH lead an attack, William Wallace and the Scots, take a place in the field and literally stand there as an army is rushing them. They do not move, they hold their spot, they STAND FIRM. Just as the English are about to unleash hell on them in battle, the Scots still holding their strong stance and position reach behind them and lift up spears made of trees. As they raise them, there is a little push back but the line holds strong. This illustration is what it is like when we are attacked by life's circumstances, or the enemy attacks us. Although fast moving, deceptive, and intimidating, when we STAND FIRM in our faith in Christ, we will not be pushed back, but we will be the VICTOR. So today in whatever may come your way, I encourage you to STAND FIRM, because when your feet are placed on THE ROCK (Jesus Christ), you will be able to hold your ground.
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