Just Stand!

Most generally, we are all standing at attention, ready for war. But primarily the war we are ready and ever so willing to wage is typically with either ourself, an internal struggle within that rips us apart or it is with those that have wronged us or offended us in some manner, no matter how acute or slight it may have been. We stand prepared to rip into them and stand on our principles, no matter the consequences. What we don't realize is the damage, the emotional and spiritual tole this takes on those that are on the receiving end of our hellish wrath. Interestingly enough, God's word does tell us to stand firm, ready for battle, at all times. It is even in reference to same war. The difference is in the why. We wage war because we are angry, hurt, offended, confused, etc. So, we go on the offensive. God wants us to stand firm in defense, unafraid, relentless – NOT to attack. The other difference is the who. We wage war against ourselves and/or others. God wants us to stand firm against Satan, evil spirits, wrong doing, sinfulness, temptation, etc. We also, are not to do anything but stand. He fights the battle and wins the war. He tells us to let go of all of the other and to stop waging war and to just stand firm on his promises and his righteousness and his power. Just stand!