“Be on the alert, stand firm in the
faith, act like men, be strong. Let all
that you do be done in love” (1 Corinthians 16:13-14, NIV).
I was editing some devotionals and ran across this one that I wrote years ago. It slapped me in the face! I thought I'd share it with you.
Be
on your guard. We are to be ever on
the alert. Always looking for what God
is doing and aware of what the enemy might be trying to do. God want us to be ready for whatever happens. When we come to Him daily, He can open our
eyes to what we need to see.
Stand
firm in the faith. When you are
under attack, don’t budge. Keep focused
on God and not on the problem. Stand in
one place and do not be blown by the wind; only be led by the Spirit. Move only when God moves you.
Be
men of courage. Act like a leader
during the battle. Don’t be a wimp. Be courageous in all that you do and
say. Take a bold stand and God will
reward you.
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| Jaye Martin |
Be
strong. You are empowered for
battle, use what you have. Be a mighty
warrior for Christ. Strength is gained
by exercise. So, exercise your
faith. Act on what you know to do and
trust God to stretch you so you will be stronger in and for Him.
Do
everything in love. While you are
alert, be alert in love. While you are
standing firm, stand firm in love. While
you are courageous, be courageous in love.
While you are strong, be strong in love.
No matter what you are doing, let love dominate all that you say and do.
Lord, help me apply Your
love to the battle of life I will face today.
Give me Your strength and courage to stand firm and tell someone about
You. Help me be on guard to what might
keep me from sharing my faith. I am
ready to walk onward with You! Amen.
