Stand Firm!

"Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God" (Philippians 1:27,28 NIV).

In Paul's letter to the church at Philippi, he encouraged believers to stand firm in the knowledge that no matter who preached the Gospel or what happened; their faith would all work for the good of those who love Jesus.

The message is still relevant today--no matter what happens in the world, we should always conduct ourselves in a manner that is worthy of the gospel of Christ (nothing done that we need be ashamed of). With the turmoil and chaos in the world--immorality and total negation of God's Word, we who know the truth must stand firm--even in the midst of ridicule and scorn from those who have no clue. We know and we must stand firm in our belief--Jesus came, died, was buried, and rose again--that we might have eternal life.

Stand firm in your convictions of faith and don't be moved by the scorners because we know what their end will be. Don't allow the liars to convince you that your belief in God is misplaced. They do not know Him, have no clue as to what His plan for humanity is, and they certainly do not understand the influence they follow--the father of liars.

Don't be afraid of what the enemy attempts to do for he has no power over you as long as you remember that "no weapon formed against shall prosper" and that "we can do all things through Christ Jesus!" If the Lord reigns in your life, let Him lead you in all things and let no one cause you a moment of doubt. "For he who doubts is double-minded and shall receive nothing from God." But "no good thing shall be withheld from those who love the Lord." 

Let the unbelieving go their way, if they will not hear and adhere to Truth. Their end has already been established and their behavior should in no way affect what you do. Stand firm, united by Holy Spirit, promoting the Gospel until the day He returns, without fear or doubt, knowing our mansions await us!