Learn to Stand

God put some pieces together for me this week... let me explain. I'm spending the week at the beach with my family. My three year old nephew loves the water but is a wee bit frightened of the waves. You see, one big wave can sweep him off his feet and into the dangerous undertow below. Today, we were out in the shallows among the breakers and I had a hold of both his hands. The surf was rough and while I had no trouble keeping my feet and walking into deeper water, he was doing good to touch the bottom every so often.

Tonight, as I do my homework for our Bible study ("The Armor of God" by Priscilla Shirer VERY GOOD), a light bulb came on. In Ephesians 6:13-14, God says 3 times to stand. Sometimes, that's the only thing we have strength to do. In spiritual warfare, He has no trouble blazing forward in victory while we are doing good just to keep our feet. That's why He says "Stand!"  When you've done everything else and you've exhausted all options to advance, just take your stand, and let the waves crash around you unmoved. Because God is right there beside you, holding your hand, victorious in this battle. The waves might sweep you off your feet but you won't go far before the strong arm of your Heavenly Father puts you back on your feet. Don't lose heart. Just stand.