The Power to Stand – a devotion for youth. (Logos of St. Andrew, J. Ogles)

"Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness" Ephesians 6:13-14

 

    In today's world it takes a godly man or woman to stand for truth and right. It is always politically expedient to go with the forces of evil, but it takes manly courage to stand upon the principles outlined in God's Holy Word. As the time of the end approaches, Christ tells us that our own brothers and sisters will turn against us. Christ says that they will turn you out of the churches and believe that they do God a service. Beware of vile men who lack courage, who betray their own into the hands of the enemy. They would do it also to Christ if he were here again. 

    So take courage. God will bring all things into remembrance. Not a single word whispered behind the back of a trusting friend will go unreported. As a matter of fact, Christ says such words shall be shouted from the housetops. 

    I hope that my young friends will remember to always follow the "straight and narrow path" wherein our Lord walks and not be tempted to go with the crowd who is on the broad road. There are many on the broad road, who always side with the god of power, who betray their friends into the hands of the enemy, whose backs are yellow and words are as nothing but a vapor. Stand with God, young people. Attend every service of your church and, even there, keep your eyes on Christ and not men. 

God bless each of you.