We’re in a battle against an unseen enemy. We must remain physically distant, but we can gather close in heart and mind and grow like never before in unity, love, and strength in the Lord. (And perhaps for some today, this might become a day of salvation.)
Each day, in order to keep our spiritual armor on, (Eph. 6), and remain strong in the Lord,
let’s prove ourselves to meditate on God’s Word, day and night, and sing His praise, that we might be found to be “like a tree planted by the rivers of water” (Psalm 1).
Yes, that we might, through very challenging days and situations have fruits of love to yield in this season, strengthened to believe God, no matter what:
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power Ephesians 6:10.
Do we not have an old hymn to remind us to stand on the promises of God? We must, then, in great urgency,
know what those promises are!
“For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us” 2 Corinthians 1:20.
Let’s infuse our lungs with hope and vigor and choose to put sound on R. Kelso Carter’s hymn that we might be equipped for our battles ahead:
Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
By the living Word of God I shall prevail,
Standing on the promises of God.
Standing, standing,
Standing on the promises of God my Savior;
Standing, standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.
Take breath, even now, and speak these words. We clothe ourselves with hope. This is how spiritual armor is put on.
” . . . put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand” Ephesians 6: 13.
We’ve got to keep our hearts and minds safe, and choose to infuse our lungs with praise. This is how we remain strong in the Lord.
But maybe you’re wondering, “Do I have the Lord? What does that mean anyway?”
God’s Word speaks plain and clear about clothing ourselves with a helmet of salvation:
Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God Ephesians 6:17.
Salvation? Have I taken the helmet of salvation and placed it securely on my head?
Standing on the promises I now can see
Perfect, present cleansing is the blood for me;
Standing in the liberty where Christ makes free,
Standing on the promises of God.
Choosing God, and His provision of Jesus who washed our sins away on the cross at Calvary is the bravest and most important decision for every human being who lives on this planet.
In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it John 1:4,5.
Darkness has not overcome His light. Darkness will never overcome His light. Jesus is the life and the light of men. Today, let’s take hold of Jesus.
Call on His name. Ask Him to wash and cleanse all your sin. He is faithful to forgive each and every one. Verse two of the most popular children’s hymn speaks it clear:
“Jesus loves me, He who died. Heaven’s gate to open wide. He will wash away my sin, let His little child come in. Yes, Jesus loves me . . . “
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes Ephesians 6:10.
We will stand firm and be strong through these days ahead.
Standing, standing,
Standing on the promises of God my Savior;
Standing, standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one Ephesians 6: 4-16.
Let’s proclaim faith in God and put breath and sound on these words of R. Kelso Carter from 1886 together, right now:
Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord,
Bound to Him eternally by love’s strong cord,
Overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword,
Standing on the promises of God.
“Overcoming daily with the spirit’s sword.” Are we ready to pick up the sword and fight. For such a time as this, we must know the Word of God.
Take . . . the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God Ephesians 6:17.
Behold, today is the day of salvation for many. Take courage today, believe on Him who saves.
“His name is Jesus. Sad hearts weep no more. He has healed the broken-hearted, open wide the prison doors. He is able to deliver evermore.” (Maranatha Music).
We will overcome in victory.
For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith 1 John 5:4.
Let’s pray like never before. Talk to God in our every breath.
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people Eph. 10: 17.