Day 25

Job 22:1-25:6

Faith trumps everything. As we read through the Old Testament we see that certain generations have faith and trust in the Lord and then the next generation doesn’t. This is a repetitive theme throughout. What does this tell us about our faith? Some days we have more faith than others. Some days we are standing firm and other days we are waving like a flag. 

Job does this same thing he waves one direction and loses sight of his faith and waves the other direction by the comments of his friends and is totally out of faith. Then convicted he waves the other direction and comes back to his faith. 

“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:1

How do we stand firm in the Lord? How do we stand firm in our Faith? 

Form daily disciplines of being in the word, prayer time, surround yourself around Godly Men that will hold you accountable in your daily life. Live in brotherhood. 

The Whole Armor of God

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.  Ephesians 6:10-20