Ephesians 6:13-15
"Therefore take up the whole armor of God
that you may be able to withstand [G436]
that you may be able to withstand [G436]
in the evil day; and having done all to stand
firm [G2476], stand [G2476] therefore,
having fastened on the belt of truth, and
having put on the breastplate of righteousness
and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the
readiness given by the gospel of peace."
Strong's G436 - Ant-histemi = to withstand, resist
Strong's G2476 - Histemi = to stand firm, establish
Colossians 4:12 KJV
"Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of
Christ, saluteth you, always labouring
fervently for you in prayers, that ye may
stand [G2476] perfect and complete in all
the will of God."
firm [G2476], stand [G2476] therefore,
having fastened on the belt of truth, and
having put on the breastplate of righteousness
and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the
readiness given by the gospel of peace."
Strong's G436 - Ant-histemi = to withstand, resist
Strong's G2476 - Histemi = to stand firm, establish
Colossians 4:12 KJV
"Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of
Christ, saluteth you, always labouring
fervently for you in prayers, that ye may
stand [G2476] perfect and complete in all
the will of God."
What can we learn from these two verses
and their emphasis on Standing Firm?
Each believer needs to
withstand and resist
which will lead to the
establishment of
standing firm.
First, identify what's holding you back, keeping
you down, devouring your fruitfulness in daily life.
This is the time to question everything, research
and prepare your the coming storm of evil.
(belt of TRUTH) - keep it fastened, not loose.
Next, carefully consider your choices, your
options, your own heart in terms of eliminating
those things that are holding you back. What
does your life look like as you take these things
(or relationships) out of your daily life? Can you
live your life without them? Are you sure? Really?
Can you live your life fighting against them?
(breastplate [armor] of RIGHTEOUSNESS)
Finally, prayerfully, emotionally, mentally,
willfully, with all your strength, with all your
might, with all your will and determination,
KICK those things out of your daily life and
don't even look back! Keep your feet walking
and stay positive while you go through the
natural withdrawal and seductive-type doubts
that always infiltrate a psyche determined to
'clean-house' thoroughly!
(peace-keeping shoes to walk the JOURNEY)
Remember, you're not alone in this walk, it's
by invitation and you're invited to fulfill the
joy of the One Who Reigns Overcoming.
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