Stand your grounds

Being a Christian doesn’t mean we are perfect. Instead, it only gives us a deep desire to be the person that God wants us to be. A person that will keep His commands and obey Him no matter what, whatever it takes.

Being a Christian doesn’t mean we are going to live a storm-free lives. Instead, we have nothing to worry about anymore because we know that God has won the victory. God will be with us all throughout the storms, weak or strong. It doesn’t matter if you do not have every ability to overcome those storms but by faith and through His grace, we are able. Availability is better than ability to God.

Being a Christian doesn’t mean everybody will love us because of our changed lives. Changed by God. As a true Christian, God told us beforehand that we, as His children, will face oppositions. In most cases, painful oppositions. We will be tested in various ways but together we should stand firm in our convictions. We live to praise and worship God. We do not live to please people around us. We should place our security in God’s hands. As the Bible clearly states, we should stop trusting ourselves for salvation. Our good works will not save us. But only through His grace and love. Salvation is a gift. We only have to willingly and joyfully receive it ONLY from Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 2:11-13 

If we died with Him, we will also live with Him.
If we endure, we will also reign with Him.
If we disown Him, He will also disowns us.
If we are faithless, He remains faithful for He cannot disown Himself.

Storms are present in our lives. Storms come to test our faith and to help us grow spiritually. We learn to trust in Him more. We learn to look at Him alone. Sometimes, there are storms that almost drain us in the inside. Storms that cost us a lot. But do remember that storms come and go. It may stay for a long time but it will not last forever. God is preparing you for He has a great plan for your life. God will not let you handle things you can’t. God is reaching out His helping hand. His heart is more loving and gracious that transcends anyone else’s understanding. Indescribable.

Being a Christian is not as easy as it seems to be but.. in the end of age, we all know that everything is just worth it. Time will come that God will return and take us with Him and rejoice in the heaven. Isn’t it wonderful? Isn’t it exciting? Stand firm in faith. Stand your grounds. He will return.. soon.

Isaiah 43:1-4

But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you.
    O Israel, the one who formed you says,
“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.
    I have called you by name; you are mine.
When you go through deep waters,
    I will be with you.
When you go through rivers of difficulty,
    you will not drown.
When you walk through the fire of oppression,
    you will not be burned up;
    the flames will not consume you.
For I am the Lord, your God,
    the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
I gave Egypt as a ransom for your freedom;
    I gave Ethiopia and Seba in your place.
Others were given in exchange for you.
    I traded their lives for yours
because you are precious to me.
    You are honored, and I love you

I rise as You are risen

Declare Your rule and reign

My life confess Your Lordship

And glorify Your Name

Your Word it stands eternal

Your Kingdom knows no end

Your praise goes on forever

An on and on again

No power can stand against You

No curse assault Your throne

No one can steal Your glory

For it is Yours alone

I stand to sing Your praises

I stand to testify

For I was dead in my sin

But now I rise, I will rise

As Christ was raised to life

Now in Him, now in Him

I live

 Beneath the waters (Hillsong)