The battle plan (stand) 2

Many people today stand up for a lot of things. Some people stand up for saving the planet, some people stand up for human rights, and some stand up to save the animal kingdom. But what about standing up for God, or better yet what about letting God stand up for you? As a Christian it is not possible to stand on our own. We need to firmly stand on God's truth and allow him to overcome the battle that has been set before us. The Lord speaking to Joshua and the children of Israel said, "Do not fear them, for I have delivered them into your hand; not a man of them shall stand before you." (Joshua 10:8) When we allow God to take over the battle, not only will He defeat our enemies, but not one of them will be left standing. At the end of the day, the only ones that will be standing are God and us. That is real victory!

The battle plan (stand) 1

As long as we are enlisted in the Lord's army, there will always be a battle to fight. The secret to victory is not found in our strength or our abilities. The secret is found in realizing that God is in control, and He is the One who will save us. When the children of Israel were released from the bondage of the Egyptians and were fleeing for freedom, Pharaoh (with his hardened heart) thought about what he had allowed to happen. He decided to gear up, get his men together, and go after the children of Israel. When you read the account it seems like it is all over for the children of Israel. It might even seem like they were surrounded by the enemy, so to speak. However, Moses says some powerful words. He says to them, "Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord." (Exodus 14:13) When the enemy throws thoughts of fear at you, do not be afraid. If God is for you, who can be against you. When the enemy tries to get you to bail out of the battle, do not move. Stand still, hold your ground, and see the salvation of the Lord. Remember, the battle belongs to the Lord!