“What Are You Standing In?”
As I was listening to the book of Ephesians, one word kept echoing in my spirit — “stand.”
When I reached chapter six, the repetition caught my attention.
“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” — Ephesians 6:11
“Therefore, stand…” — Ephesians 6:14
I paused for a moment, and I heard the Holy Spirit whisper a question to my heart:
“What are you standing in?”
That question stirred something deep within me. I began to search the Word for other places where God calls us to stand, and what I discovered is that Scripture gives us many foundations to stand upon. We are not left to stand in our own strength — we stand in the power and provision of God.
In Romans 5:2, Paul writes:
“By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”
We stand in grace — not in guilt, fear, or striving. Grace holds us steady when life feels uncertain. It reminds us that we are already accepted and loved through Christ.
In 1 Corinthians 15:1, Paul declares:
“Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand.”
We stand in the gospel — the good news of Jesus Christ. It is our firm foundation, unshaken by circumstance or culture. When everything else around us shifts, the gospel remains our anchor.
In 1 Corinthians 16:13, we are told:
“ Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong..”
We stand in courage and strength. Not our own, but the strength that comes from knowing who God is and who we are in Him.
In 2 Corinthians 1:24, Paul reminds us:
“For by faith ye stand.”
Faith becomes the ground beneath our feet — the assurance that even when we cannot see, we trust the One who leads us.
In Galatians 5:1, Paul writes:
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free.”
We stand in liberty, free from the bondage of sin and fear, free to live as children of God.
And finally, in Philippians 1:27, Paul encourages:
“Stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel.”
We stand in unity — not divided, but joined together by the Spirit of God, working toward one purpose.
Each of these scriptures reveals something powerful: we have many spiritual resources that enable us to stand firm. God has already equipped us with everything we need to remain steadfast, no matter what comes against us. Over the next few devotionals, we’ll explore what it truly means to stand in each of these — grace, the gospel, faith, liberty, unity, courage, and strength.
Key Takeaways
Standing begins with awareness. You can’t stand firm if you don’t know what foundation you’re standing on.
God equips us to stand. Through grace, faith, the gospel, and unity, we have all we need to remain steadfast.
Standing is an active choice. Each day, we decide whether to stand in our strength or in God’s strength.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19; Isaiah 55:11
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