Morning by Morning, March 3 - “Stand Firm and Take Action”
Good morning, Lord Jesus. Arise in my heart and flow through my words, as I entrust my heart and my words to You -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit of God. ...
“He shall seduce with intrigue those who violate the covenant; but the people who are loyal to their God shall stand firm and take action” (Daniel 11:32).
Through seduction and deception, there’s a spirit at work in hearts and minds to turn against the will and the Word of God. But at the same time, there is a Spirit who is at work in the hearts and minds of all who humble themselves to call on Your name, who will be loyal and faithful to the end, no matter what. They will “stand firm and take action.”
Now is the time we must pray for greater courage. Now is the time we must develop stronger character. Then when the day comes when we’re being forced to bow down and renounce the truth we know in our hearts, to deny the ways of righteousness and be swallowed up in the ways of the world with no distinction between the culture of Your Kingdom and the culture that’s destroying and denying all that’s holy and right and true, we will still “stand firm” and we will still “take action” no matter the cost.
By the power of Your grace at work within us, by the power of Your Spirit moving through us, we will even “carry out great exploits” to exalt Your name and display Your glory (v. 32 NKJV). We will “instruct many” and teach them the ways of the Ancient Path set forth in Your Holy Word and led by Your Holy Spirit (v. 33 NKJV).
Then even in the face of intimidation and persecution being unleashed by the culture of the world, even in the face of the threats of “sword and flame,” of “captivity and plunder,” we will continue to “stand firm” by the grace of God. Even their attacks will be turned around and redeemed by You, as You cause even those things to work together for our good, that we may be further “refined, purified, and cleansed until the time of the end” (v. 35).
Come, Holy Spirit. Refine us, purify us, cleanse us. Strengthen us, encourage us, empower us. With Your courage in our hearts, we’ll overcome the onslaught of the culture of this world, standing firm in the culture of Christ and taking action for the cause of the Kingdom and the glory of God. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays
My friend, may you stand firm and take action, strengthened and empowered by the Holy Spirit in the character and authority of Christ, in Jesus' name. Please pray the same for me. God bless you!
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