Those who know the Word of God will be left standing. And with this, another unusual Bible battle comes to mind. The Bible speaks of the mighty men of David. In 1 Chronicles 11, it tells about one of the these mighty men named Eleazar and his king David. “There the Philistines were gathered together to battle … and the people fled from before the Philistines. And [Eleazar and David] set themselves in the midst [of a barley field] … and slew the Philistines; and the Lord saved them by a great deliverance” (vs. 13, 14). Eleazar and David remained, standing back to back, defeating all their attackers, even after their countrymen left. They would not retreat. They took a stand when everyone else fell. And just like Samson, they were left standing. They could only do that because they knew and trusted in God, and the Lord gave them victory
We are living in a day when many of God’s people are cowering and fleeing before the enemy. They are ridiculed for taking the Word of God too literally. You are considered a zealot if you believe you should follow Christ and keep the commandments.
So you may find a day soon when you stand alone. Will you still stand—through the persecutions to come? The word “standards” comes from “stand”—it means you stand for something. And I’ve got news for you, friend: As we approach the last days, if you don’t stand for something, you’re going to fall for anything.
And because Eleazar and David clung to the Word, God fought for them and they were victorious. The same promises belong to us, if we cling to and defend the Word.
Ephesians 6 says that the secret to standing is being armed for spiritual battles with spiritual equipment. “Put on the whole amour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil...
“Heaven and earth shall pass away,” but the Word of God will not pass away. And Isaiah 40:8 offers an even more solid picture:“The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.”
Will you be able to Stand?
Happy and Joyful Sabbath as We are filled with this Hope that Burns within Our Heart!
We are United in Christ!
Jesus is Coming Very Soon!
PRAISE THE LORD!💖
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