"STAND!"

Ephesians 6:10-15                 (KJV)
"10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the LORD, and in the power of HIS might. 11 Put on the whole armour of GOD, that ye may be able to "STAND" against the wiles of the devil. 12 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. 13 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". 14 "STAND" therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace"




From time to time frustration tries to overwhelm me when I see people, who claim to be men and women of faith, and they don't recognize the true battle that is going on all around us.   Satan has been known since Genesis 3:1 as a deceiver beyond anything we can imagine.  People see supposed problems in "this world" and they misdiagnose the illness!  You can't help heal a nation if you can't SEE what is ailing that nation!

The Apostle Paul wrote to the church at Ephesus that "we wrestle not against FLESH and BLOOD".  The enemy is NOT human, but spiritual, spiritually EVIL!  To be able to identify our foe we have to understand who the foe REALLY is.   That he is so unrecognized in today's society is almost beyond belief?

The problem with America is not at our border, it's not our struggling economy, it's not better jobs, nor any other charade the enemy can throw out there to deceive those who supposedly are looking for answers.  The answer for our nation, just like it was for Israel in 2 Chronicles 7:14, is "If MY people, which are called by MY name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek MY face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land"!

The answer for America is to "STAND"! Know GOD's Word, preach GOD's Word, and live GOD's Word in everything we do and let HIM fight this battle!  In Exodus 14:14 HE says "The LORD shall fight for you, and YE SHALL HOLD YOUR PEACE!!"  All the children of Israel had to do was "STAND" and let GOD fight for them!  America must quit giving up on GOD and claim HIS promises.........and "STAND"!!!