The Bible tells us to put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.  Ephesians 6:11 NASB

What ground have you lost, dream have you given up on, habit or character defect have you been feeding into?

What stands in the way of the best of you, as a man, spouse, follower of Jesus!

Where do you need to take a stand?

To get it back you’ll have to fight for it. You don’t fight alone. Remember, every day Jesus sends us out saying, Go.  I am sending you out and I am going with you. Luke 10:3

Eleazar was one of David’s Mighty Men. He stood his ground in the middle of the field, and the Lord blessed him with a great victory. 2 Samuel 23:10

I love this guy Eleazar. He was fighting for his life, his king, and his family. He stood his ground. With a sword in his hand, he stood his ground and advanced on his enemy. Legend has it that he fought so long and so hard that by the end of the battle, his sword was welded to his hand.

You are that man. You are Eleazar in your marriage, family, and circle of influence in the world.

No one can take your place.

God trains our hands for battle and gives us armor and a weapon we’re expected to use.

The battle is not against your wife, your family, or any other person.

The battle is against the spiritual forces of darkness.

Resist with prayer the urge to cut and run.

Fight hard and fight long.

Take a stand. Some fights are over in a few minutes while some persist with us like a siege. Call it out. Become prepared for a long one. Organize a strategy. Invite a spiritual friend to stand with you. Declare and take a stand for what you will fight for this year.

In the middle of the field, you will not be alone.

Resist.

Fight hard.

Take a stand.

You can do this. Go fight for what’s important.

Reflect

What stands in the way of the best of you, as a man, spouse, follower of Jesus!

Where do you need to take a stand?

Pray

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