STAND FIRM IN FAITH

Heyyy y’all. I know, I know, I know. It’s very much giving, “girl where have you been?” I knowwww. But I am here, again, with another blog post, that I had to come and write. At this point, I am being obedient to the Lord! And in the near future, I will share what has been going on, as the Lord leads, but in the meantime, it’s go time and I have another rhema word for this time and for this season. I believe that this word if two sets of people: 1. The person who has been experiencing extreme spiritual warfare and 2. For Believers, as a reminder to focus on things above.

Let’s get right in to it, shall we. Please turn your Bible to 1 Corinthians 16:13 NKJV. “Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.” Super short, super straight to the point but powerful. Take a moment and read it again…

As I am writing this, like in real time, the word WATCH just popped off of the page. I feel led to dive deeper in to that word alone, and provide definition. Watch: literally or figuratively; be vigilant; wake. Based on the definition, Are you standing on watch? Are you awake or are you in a subtle slumber? These are real questions that you can take time to answer. Real talk….and no condemnation at all if you are in a slumber or stupor and if you have not been on watch. This is the perfect opportunity for us to check our hearts and repent. “Lord, forgive us for not being vigilant, for being sleep on our watch and for not standing firm and fast in the faith, we REPENT. Forgive us.” Listen, I know that life has been life’n, I can definitely attest to it but let God’s word convict your heart so that you can get your head back in the game, and get your fight back. You see, the enemy desires to throw you off of your square and off of your stance. But this is the hour where we say, NO MORE…WE WILL STAND FIRM! We will stand on watch!

Many of you can attest to an increase in spiritual warfare. You have been bombarded with the issues of life and if you are honest, these past few seasons have been tough. I want you to know that you are not alone. So many of us are feeling the weight but I came as a reminder to let you know that it is time to release that burden and that weight. Stand firm! As disciples, Believers of Jesus Christ, we are to be like strong soldiers, on guard, watching for the schemes of the enemy, YES. But we are also supposed to be on watch for the Lord’s return. And I want you to know, in the most humblest and reverent way, that Jesus is coming back. I know that your grandma and ‘nem used to say it back in the day but may those that have ears to hear…He is coming back soon. So that means that we need to shift our focus from worldly things and get our houses in order and our minds set on eternal things. Our physical houses, YES (sit with the Lord and ask Him what this means for you and your house) but also our beings - our hearts, our minds, and our souls. There is no time to waste! Please do not dismiss how God wants to work in you. If you have fallen off track, get back in alignment, and be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Earthly things to move away from, include: material obsessions (hyper-fixation on money, power, status, greed), destructive behaviors (impurity, anger, malice, slander, gossip, deceit, selfish desires, etc.) and pride (ask the Lord to reveal you, to you and be open to what He reveals.) The time is now, no delay, no more procrastinating. Get your house in order.

Now, for these back to back attacks and subtle attempts to distract you and throw you off course…. Because I know that the enemy has been trying many of you. For some of you, because the enemy can no longer shake you up, with you, your thinking, your actions etc., he has been coming for those that have close proximity and access to you, and has even come for your child/children, because he wants you defeated, bogged down, mentally cloudy and overwhelmed. But do not be surprised by the enemy, the adversary…resist him, press forward and stand firm.

If your faith, your family, your fight and your freedom (in Christ) have been shaken, declare this with me: “I will not falter, I will stand firm.” Come on now, declare it BOLDLY, “I will not falter, I will stand firm.” In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus. The opposition might be great in this hour but you have to make a choice TODAY. A choice to fear not and to stand your ground. Be brave and maintain your ground. Not in your strength but in the dominion and the authority that the Lord has give you. The enemy will try it but the God we serve is mighty and the enemy is no match for His power. Be encouraged my brother and sister in Christ. Stand fast and firm in the faith, regardless of what is happening around you…do not flinch at the fiery darts of the enemy. Maintain your position and remember that we fight all our battles from victory.