Scriptural Foundation:
Ephesians 6:13 New Living Translation (NLT)
Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.
Jude 20 New Living Translation (NLT)
But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, …
Reflection:
I looked up the Hold-the-Line phraseology at yourdictionary.com and it said the following:
Verb
- (idiomatic) To firmly maintain one’s viewpoint, principles, or situation; to refuse to change one’s practices or plans.
Origin
Probably an allusion to a line of soldiers remaining steadfastly in position during combat.
I found the definition describing it this way solders keeping formation, while being under fire. Can you imagine that? Staying in place despite brutal attack. I don’t know about you, but being a Believer is not a walk in the park. Choosing to swim upstream when everyone around you is riding the current is hard. However this is what the Lord has called us to do. We are in this world, but not of this world and because of that we are enemy number one when it comes to the devil. So he comes after your loved ones, your finances, your health desperately trying to shake the hold that you have on the Lord. The funny thing is that even if we let go in our weakness the Lord still holds on – If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for He cannot deny who He is. 2 Timothy 2:13.
So if you feel like life is beating the snout out of you and you are certain that you are in the perfect will of God…hold-the-line. When your spouse is being disrespectful – hold-the-line. When your child is being rebellious – hold-the-line. When the bank suggests foreclosure on your home – hold-the-line! There is nothing impossible for the Lord, after having done all stand. Stand in the gap for your marriage, stand in the gap for your children, stand in the gap for your finances having done all that you know to do. Know that God is working on your behalf and if you don’t quit you will see His glory in your situation.
Seeking Revelation:
Grab your notebook:
- List all the battles you are facing today.
- Find a scripture, a promise in the Word of God that covers that need
- Confess that scripture daily and expect that mountain to move.
Not by your might, nor by your power will mountains in your life become plains…..”but by My Spirit, says the Lord of Hosts.” Without God we can do nothing, with Him landscapes (situations) are changed!
Hands up, boots down!