Stand On What God Says; Even if You Are Standing Alone

There will be times in your life that you will be challenged to stand alone.

Sometimes, you’ll find yourself in situations where you will need to decide if you will obey God or “follow the crowd”. Your decision will either glorify God or give the enemies of God an opportunity to scorn Him.

It is very important to stand for what you believe in (especially if your conviction is coming from what God has clearly said); even when others have a different opinion or thought.

It Takes Courage

The truth is, standing alone requires courage.

It is important to know that courage is not the absence of fear; it is confidence in something or someone greater than the emotion of fear.

To stand alone, one must have confidence that obedience to God and His word will ultimately result in a superior outcome. We can always stand alone for truth, if we have this confidence in the Lord and His Word.

The Example of Noah

Standing alone is definitely hard but certainly not impossible.

There are several examples of men and women in the Bible who towed this path.

One peculiar example is Noah.

Hebrews 11:7 EASY says Noah believed God too. God told Noah about bad things that would happen. Nobody could see what would happen, but Noah believed God’s message. He was careful to do exactly what God told him. He built a large ship to save his family. As a result of his faith, Noah showed that everyone else in the world was wrong. Noah himself became one of those people that God accepted as right with him. They are right with God because they trust him.

Just imagine it. It was only Noah and his family on God’s side against the entire populace on the other side.

Noah did it.

If he did, then you can too.

God’s Word: Our Fortress

When it comes to standing for what one believes in, it all starts and ends with what the Lord is saying – either through His revealed word or His spoken word directly to you.

God’s Word is the believer’s most powerful weapon against evil and it is his most potent fortress when it comes to standing alone.

Scripture is no doubt a deep source of strength. It has been my anchor in overwhelming situations that requires me to stand alone. I am a living, breathing testimony that standing alone with God is the best because you will always win.

Remember that when Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness, He defeated Satan by quoting the Scriptures!  In His response to the devil’s first temptation, Jesus emphasized the necessity of knowing God’s Word, pointing out that our need for God’s Word is even more critical than our need for physical sustenance. He 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).

You must know the word in order to stand alone for truth.

You Are Not Alone

When you are standing for what God says – which you have come to believe in, it may seem like you are all alone. But the truth is, you are never truly alone because God is standing with you.

He promised to never leave you and I. (Isaiah 43:1-5; Matthew 28:20)

Knowing this, you need to always turn to Him for the grace and strength to face whatever may come.

Stand strong! You’re not alone, God is with you.

The scriptures below will be of great help.

1 Corinthians 16:13 TPT

Remember to stay alert and hold firmly to all that you believe. Be mighty and full of courage.

Psalm 118:8 GNT

It is better to trust in the Lord than to depend on people.

Deuteronomy 31:6 MSG

“Be strong. Take courage. Don’t be intimidated. Don’t give them a second thought because God, your God, is striding ahead of you. He’s right there with you. He won’t let you down; he won’t leave you.”

Psalms 16:1 AMP

Keep and protect me, O God, for in You I have placed my trust and found refuge.

Jeremiah 7:23 NLT

This is what I told them: ‘Obey me, and I will be your God, and you will be my people. Do everything as I say, and all will be well!’

Psalms 56:11 TPT

What harm could man do to me? With God on my side I will not be afraid of what comes. My heart overflows with praise to God and for his promises. I will always trust in him.

Philippians 4:13 AMP

I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]

Psalms 56:3 NLT

But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.

Isaiah 41:10 KJV

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Psalm 4:5 KJV

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in the LORD.

Say this prayer with me:

Lord Jesus, I’ve chosen to obey you by standing alone for the truth, please help me to be courageous. Grant me grace and strength to face whatever may come and at the end Lord, please give me victory to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

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4 Reasons the Answer to Your Prayer is Delayed

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Oluwaseyi Adeoye is a dedicated kingdom leader and the founder of The Kingdom Girls, an interdenominational ministry focused on raising godly role models among young women. Driven by her passion for the girl child, she firmly believes and proclaims that “Every girl is a light that must shine.” Oluwaseyi is a gifted intercessor dedicated to advancing God’s kingdom and is the convener of While Ladies Pray, an intercessory network focused on praying for sisters-in-waiting. Professionally, she is an accountant, human resources professional, certified counselor, and Christian apologist. Oluwaseyi also writes about faith, life, and relationships. She currently resides in Lagos, Nigeria.

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