Ephesians 6: 13: "Therefore take up the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm." Standing is the opposite of being slothful and sleeping. Standing is a waking, watchful posture. Watchfulness is necessary for the believer in Christ. We sometimes sleep (spiritual sleeping) but Satan and his demons don't. The saint's sleeping time is Satan's tempting time. Samson was asleep and Delilah cut his hair. Saul was asleep and his spear was taken from his side. Noah was asleep and his graceless son had the opportunity to discover his father's nakedness. Eutychus was asleep and fell from the third floor. Take heed that you do not indulge yourself in lazy worldly activities that will dull your spiritual senses. Yield yourself to idleness and sloth, and it will grow upon you. Stir yourself up and use all the care and diligence possible to stand firm. Spiritual warfare is about standing, it is not about taking territory. If you stay in the Word of God, spend time in prayer, you will be able to stand, regardless of the challenge of the day.
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