Stand Firm!!

BEING VIGILANT
Be vigilant; stand fast in the faith; quit yourselves like men; be strong. Let all things ye do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

As the Corinthians awaited Paul's next visit, they were directed to:
(1) be on guard. They were to be constantly watchful or alert for spiritual enemies that might slip in and thre...aten to destroy them whether it be divisions, pride, sin, disorder, or erroneous theology;
(2) stand firm in what they believed—that is, the gospel that they had been taught in the beginning, the gospel that had brought them salvation;
(3) be courageous so that they could stand against false teachers, deal with sin in the congregation, and straighten out other problems;
(4) be strong, with the strength given by the Holy Spirit; and
(5) do everything with love because without love, they would be no more than prideful noisemakers. Today, as we wait for the return of Christ, we should follow the same instructions.

Today, I stand firm in faith, waiting for God's directions and continuing forward believing!