Sunday, August 3, 2025

Stand Firm — God Is With You

πŸ“– 2 Chronicles 20:17 (NIV)

> “You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you… Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.”




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πŸ’­ When You Feel Surrounded

There are days when life feels like a battlefield — pressure coming from every side, the weight of decisions, fears, and responsibilities almost too much to carry. In moments like that, the natural instinct is to either fight harder or run away.

But God gives a different instruction:

> “Stand firm.”



Not because the situation isn’t real… but because He is.



 The Battle Belongs to God

In this Scripture, God's people were outnumbered and under pressure. But instead of calling them to action, God called them to faith.

> “You won’t even have to fight… just take your position.”



Your position might look like:




Standing in hope, even when nothing makes sense


God is fighting battles you can’t see — all He asks is that you don’t give up.

πŸ™Œ What It Means to “Stand”

To “stand firm” doesn’t mean doing nothing.
It means refusing to let fear move you.
It means holding on to peace when the storm is raging.
It means staying rooted in God's promises, even when you can’t see the outcome yet.


 You Are Not Alone

Maybe today you’re feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you’ve done all you can and you're tired. The Word for you this Sunday is clear and strong:

> “Stand firm… the Lord will be with you.”



You’re not fighting alone. You never were.


πŸ™ A Prayer for Today:

Father, thank You for being my defender. I choose to take my position and trust You. When fear comes, give me courage. When doubt rises, strengthen my faith. I believe You are working, fighting, and delivering — even now. I will stand firm, because You are with me. In Jesus’ name, amen.


 Keep believing. Keep standing. God is with you.
πŸ“Read more encouragement at: imbelieving.blogspot.com

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