Stand Still | Week 1

admin February 24, 2025 Pastor Tom introduced a two-week sermon series titled Stand Still, focusing on what it means to stand firm in the face of spiritual battles. When the enemy attacks, we often feel the urge to fight, flee, or fix things ourselves. But Scripture gives a different command: stand still. Read More … Ephesians gives us a clear, almost scientific explanation of what to do when facing spiritual warfare. After putting on the full armor of God and doing everything we can—stand. Stand your ground. Stand strong. Even when you feel like you can’t take another step, take another step. Pastor Tom unpacked the meaning of still. As a noun, it means calm or motionless. As an adverb, it means nevertheless, all the same, or in spite of. Culture tells us that success comes from constantly moving, working, and staying busy. But busyness is a trap. When we stand still in God’s presence, we are standing in spite of what the world expects of us and in spite of the enemy’s attacks. We can stand still in God’s presence anywhere, even in the midst of battle. Ephesians describes the armor of God, including the shield of faith. In ancient battles, shields were made of metal with a leather exterior. Before going into battle, soldiers dipped their shields in water so that when fiery arrows struck, the flames would be extinguished. After the battle, the shields were treated with oil, restoring them almost to new. This is a picture of how our faith protects us and how God restores us after we face attacks. Stand still because Jesus will fight for you. Pastor Tom shared the story of Elijah. Despite experiencing incredible victories, Elijah found himself overwhelmed, exhausted, and discouraged. God called him up a mountain, and as Elijah stood there, he experienced a mighty earthquake, a rushing wind, and a blazing fire. But God wasn’t in any of them. Then, in the silence, Elijah heard a whisper—that’s where God was. Sometimes, in our chaos and exhaustion, we expect to find God in grand, dramatic moments, but He often speaks in the stillness. He also shared the inspiring story of Wilma Rudolph. Diagnosed with polio as a child, doctors told her she would never stand again. But her mother refused to believe that report. She took Wilma to special doctors miles away for therapy, and Wilma’s 19 older siblings massaged her legs four times a day. Determined to walk, she not only overcame polio but went on to play basketball and run track, eventually making it to the Olympics. She became the first woman to win three gold medals, proving that standing still doesn’t mean staying idle—it means trusting in God’s strength to move forward. No matter the battles we face, God calls us to stand still—not in fear, but in faith. Because when we do, we’ll find that He is already fighting for us. Bible Verses Ephesians 6:13-14 – “Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place.” Psalm 46:10 – “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Give Now YouTube Follow Us Share Related Messages

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