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Stand 1: Stand In Strength

STAND Stand in Strength

I. The Strength to Stand Begins with God, Not You.

“A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” Ephesians 6:10 NLT

“He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless.” Isaiah 40:29 NLT

… he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” … 2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT

II. Our Battle Is Not Against Flesh and Blood.

“Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. Ephesians 6:11 NLT

“For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 NLT

“In this way, he disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross.” Colossians 2:15 NLT

III. Standing Requires Surrender.

“Not my will, but yours be done” Luke 22:42

“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee _ _from you” James 4:7

“When I am weak, then I am strong” 2 Corinthians 12:10

IV. God Doesn’t Call You to Fight Alone—He Calls You to Stand Covered.

: “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.” Ephesians 6:13 NLT

“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still” Exodus 14:14

“No weapon formed against you shall prosper” Isaiah 54:17

“Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world” 1 John 4:4

Are You Standing in God’s Strength—or Striving in Your Own?

In what areas of your life have you been relying on your own strength instead of surrendering to God's power?
How does understanding that our battle is spiritual, not against flesh and blood, change the way you approach challenges and conflicts?
Reflect on a time when surrendering to God’s will brought you unexpected strength or peace. What did you learn from that experience?
What practical steps can you take this week to "put on the full armor of God" and stand firm in His strength?

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