Let us be steadfast in truth and protect the precious treasure entrusted to us through the indwelling of The Holy Spirit.
May we be vigilant in our watch, guarded against temptation and doubt in this lawless and decaying world.
For, what seems to be even the most meager compromise concerning God's Word, can lend the enemy treacherous jurisdiction to wreak havoc in our hearts.
1 Corinthians 10:12
So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall.
2 Peter 3:17
Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard not to be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing.
2 Peter 1:10
Therefore brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble...
Colossians 2:8
See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.
1 Timothy 6:20
O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called "knowledge,"
Ephesians 5:6
Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God's wrath comes on the sons of disobedience.
Proverbs 4:23
Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life.
Brethren, we must stand firm on God’s Truth. It only takes one waking day in this decaying world to recognize the perilous times at hand. There is an increasing urgency in our commission as we prepare for our beloved Groom.
Everything true and just is found in God’s Word. His precepts and promises are immutable and He is seeing it all through to fulfillment. Lest we fall slaves to the deceit and bondage of this world, we must don the sword of the Spirit and guard the precious Truth entrusted to us.
His Truth is holy, pure and without compromise. With it, we are fully equipped to live a life that is righteous and blameless in His sight...as worthy vessels for the priceless cargo we carry for our beautiful Lord and Savior. His Word contains every perfect instruction to serve honorably in our faithful race.
Beloved brothers and sisters, He IS the way...and the gate is narrow. Stand firm...be encouraged...and always be prepared to share the source of your hope. Speak truth boldly and without shame, but always with the love of Jesus.
Oh, how blessed are those who receive Christ into their hearts! For, they shall walk in truth, love, light and freedom...and unto them is the imperishable crown of eternal life!
Psalm 40:2
He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay, And He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm.
Galatians 5:1
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.
1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.
Mark 13:31
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.
Colossians 1:22-23
But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
John 14:6
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
Hosea 14:9
Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; Whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, And the righteous will walk in them, But transgressors will stumble in them.
Matthew 7:14
But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.
Matthew 24:44
For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him.
Philippians 1:27
Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel.
Mark 16:15
And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.”
1 Peter 3:15
But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to articulate a defense to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But respond with gentleness and respect,
Psalm 31:24
Be strong and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the LORD.
Psalm 119:1
Aleph. How blessed are those whose way is blameless, Who walk in the law of the LORD.
Philippians 4:1
Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
Great is The Lord God Almighty!
His mercy and grace are unending and His love endures forever!
He is the strength of our heart and sustenance of our soul...our faithfully promised portion and hope.
He redeems, renews, regenerates and restores...plucks us from the
valley of distress and blesses us with incomprehensible joy in the
morning!
Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.
Isaiah 33:2
LORD, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.
Psalm 103:10
He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities.
Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalm 16:5
LORD, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure.
Psalm 30:5
For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime;
weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
Let
us praise our Heavenly Father for feeding us the eternal manna of Jesus
Christ, that we may be spiritually enlightened, strengthened, supported
and fulfilled all the days of our lives.
Let us be ever
hopeful that, whether we are facing the famine in the wilderness or the
valley of temptation, The Word of God prevails. His Truth is our soul's
food.
May we always be hungry for Truth; feast on and rejoice in The Bread of Life, forevermore...
But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread
alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
(Matthew 4:4)
He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then
feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known,
to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word
that comes from the mouth of the Lord. (Deuteronomy 8:3)
And
Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall
never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. (John
6:35)
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of
death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff
they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4)
He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever. (Psalm 111:5)
