"And having done all, to STAND!"

Many times a certain word is used that may have a variety of meanings.  One of these words is found in the sixth chapter of Ephesians.   In the 10-13 verses, The Apostle Paul writes "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to STAND against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to STAND!"

The word "STAND" has many definitions, but I believe the one Paul intended was number six (below).  

verb (used without object)

1. (of a person) to be in an upright position on the feet.

2. to rise to one's feet (often followed by up).

3. to have a specified height when in this position: a basketball player who stands six feet seven inches.

4. to stop or remain motionless or steady on the feet.

5. to take a position or place as indicated: to stand aside.

6. TO REMAIN FIRM OR STEADFAST, AS IN A CAUSE. 

7. to take up or maintain a position or attitude with respect to a person, issue, or the like: to stand as sponsor for a person.

8. to have or adopt a certain policy, course, or attitude, as of adherence, support, opposition, or resistance: He stands for free trade.

Apostle Paul says we "WRESTLE" against evil forces!  We are required, mandated, to "ARM" ourselves against the "wiles of the devil" DAILY!  A strong army must be strong every day.  You cannot be strong one day, and the next day asleep at the wheel.  We are at WAR and we must realize that warfare brings out the best in your enemy!  

Am I be ready for the fight?  Am I ready to put on "the WHOLE armour of GOD".  Only if I allow HIM to live through me (Romans 14:8).  FATHER, cause me to "STAND" as I "wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places"...... "and having done all, to STAND!"