Stand Firm

Monday, March 27

Stand Firm

But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the royal rations of food and wine; so he asked the palace master to allow him not to defile himself. Daniel 1:8

When God gives us a vision and a promise of new direction to be taken in our walk with Him, that vision will usually be contended for. We only have to look at the history of Israel, past and present, to see that reality enacted. When they first entered the Promised Land, the Lord told Joshua that He would give him every place that he set his feet, but there were enemies to be conquered in realizing that promise. This defeat of the enemies, demonstrated that God who gave the promise will see it through until the end if we are willing to remain firm and stand on His promise.

For each of us, there’s an inheritance in Christ, as believers, which we need to possess and hold on to, when contended for. That inheritance includes our ministry or calling, but also the promises we have, as God’s children, of physical and spiritual rest and healing, and freedom – freedom from the enemies of sin, anxiety, fear and controlling habits.

Whenever you find your journey tested, ask yourself these questions:

–       Under whose authority am I living?

–       Whose wishes are we willing to follow?

–       Do I trust God?

As you consider these questions, and feel free to add some of your own, you are reminding yourself of the promises of God to whom you belong.