Pastor Bob Rieth - Two Minute Devotion

Stand firm!
  
We are being bombarded by things supernatural. It is a prominent theme this year in TV, films, news stories, books and more. 
 
Do you think they are just harmless stories, meant to tease us with a little fright? No. It is more ominous than that. I believe that there really is a battle going on, a battle for our souls. 
 
We shouldn’t be lulled into complacency by over exposure. We need to prepare ourselves to confront evil with the power of our Lord and Saviour. He has already triumphed over death and the devil and He stands ready to be our guardian.
 
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armour of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 
 
"Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand."  (Ephesians 6:10-13, also read verses 14-18).
 
Have you taken a stand for the Lord? Are you standing in the front lines with Him? He has promised us the victory.
 
If you do not stand for something, you will fall for anything.
 
Here is one of those promises that we can stand on: 
 
"When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever."  Proverbs 10:25
 
Standing on His promises,
 
Pastor Bob Rieth
Media Fellowship International
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