Staying Steady In Unsteady Times
Staying Steady in Unsteady Times!
How do we stay steady in unsteady times: Can we do it all in our own strength .Maybe for short periods of time. We need to remain steady in Him who has given us his strength He has given us the Holy Spirit to empower us. As we grow day by day in him we gain strength that is needed for
Staying steady in Faith unwavering; staying steady in the love of God. Staying steady in our walk with God.
We need to be unmovable in our faith hope and trust in God. He does not change. Jesus is the same yesterday today and forever, things change, people change, circumstances change, the word of God does not. We must remain steadfast in him, leaning unto him, acknowledging him in all of our ways.
Staying close to him, talking with him, meditating in his word day and night. In him lies your strength needed to endure through life’s tough times. Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield, my heart trusted in him, and I am helped, therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth and with my song will I praise him. Notice how it says my heart greatly rejoiceth, its time for you to have the joy of the Lord. Joy unspeakable.
I want to talk today about being Steady.
I looked the word up steady and this is what I found.
1 a: direct or sure in movement : UNFALTERING b: firm in position : FIXED c: keeping nearly upright in a seaway 2: showing little variation or fluctuation : STABLE, UNIFORM 3 a: not easily disturbed or upset b (1): constant in feeling, principle, purpose, or attachment (2): DEPENDABLE c: not given to dissipation : SOBER
Steadfast Job 11:15
1 Corth 15:58 be ye steadfast, unmovable
Hew 3:14 steadfast unto the end.
1 Peter 5; 6-9 resist steadfast in the faith
Colossians 2:5 the steadfastness of your faith
2 Peter 3:17-18 fall from your steadfastness
We need to be steady in trusting God. Knowing he is faithful. Knowing he loves you and I. Knowing he wants the best for you and I. Knowing he is watching over you and I. He is faithful and just and will watch over his word to perform it. Walking in revelation of the truth of God. Resting in him, striving from good works, when we rest in him, he will direct our paths and order our footsteps, we will clearly know his will for our lives.
The meaning of Unsteady :
: Not steady: as a: not firm or solid: not fixed in position: UNSTABLE b: marked by change or fluctuation: CHANGEABLE c: not uniform or even: IRREGULAR
Now we see the meaning of unsteady not fixed in position, unstable , irregular, James 1:6-8 ask in faith a double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
Psl 62:8 Trust in him at all times( Notice it didn’t say sometimes) ye people, pour out your heart before him, , Have your poured out your heart to him( Its okay to do that) God is a refuge for us.
Matt 11;28 for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light!
We must Abide in HIM!
Abide
transitive verb1: to wait for : AWAIT2 a: to endure without yielding : WITHSTAND b: to bear patiently : TOLERATE3: to accept without objection verb1: to remain stable or fixed in a state2: to continue in a place : SOJOURN
If were not abiding in Christ we will be unfruitful in our relationship with him.
Psl 91: 1 under the shadow of the almighty,
John 14:16 the Holy Spirit shall abide with you for ever.
John 15:4 Abide in Me and I in you
God’s Presence is our companion, Gods love our protection, Gods Power our strength, Gods wisdom our guidance.
We need to Stand our Ground in Him! Having Done all to Stand:
What does it mean to stand?
Stand- The act of stopping or staying in one place
Stand- A halt for defense or resistance
Stand- A strongly or aggressively held position on a debatable issue
Stand one's ground
: To maintain one's position
— stand on one's own feet
: To think or act independently
— stand tall
: To exhibit courage, strength, or calm especially in the face of adversity
— stand treat
: To pay the cost of food, drink, or entertainment for others in a group
Firm- Securely or Solidly fixed in place
Firm- Not subject to change or revision
Firm – Not easily moved or disturbed
Proverbs 19:20-21 Hear the counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in the latter end.
21- There are many devices in a mans heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.
Matt 12; 25 A house divvied against itself shall not stand.
2 Corinthians when Paul was talking to the Corinthians notice what he says in 2 Corin 1:24 Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy, for by faith you stand( how do you stand by faith)
1 Corin 16: vs 13 Watch ye, STAND FAST in the Faith, Notice its says the word stand, quit you like men, be strong. Vs 14 let all your things be done with charity (Love)
Galations 5:1 Stand Fast Notice the word stand fast again, therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Psl 4 Read Hear me when I call
God will give you strength Psl 18:32 It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.
Psl 27 the Lord is my strength
Psl 29:11 strength to his people
Ish 40:31 I shall run and not be weary,
Galations 6; 9 and let us not be weary in well doing in due season will shall reap if we faint not, Notice it says if we faint not, (We must not faint, be unsteady, quit,)
Vs 10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto then who are of the household of faith, Let us keep each other in prayer, let us love one another and walk in forgiveness, lets not lose sight of the goal, Lets keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of our Faith, Lets remain steadfast in him and his word, Having done all to stand!
Most importantly you must put on the whole armor of God Eph 6:10-18
With stand means to vigorously oppose, bravely resisting and standing face to face against your adversary.
With authority and spiritual weapons given to you, you can withstand any evil force, hurt, rejection, disappointment.
Be subject to God
Stand firm against the Devil
Put on the whole armor of God
Helen Keller, who was blind and deaf was asked a question, What would be worse than being blind? Her response was To have eyesight and no vision
Remember God has a plan and purpose for you. Keep the vision before you write it down, tho it tarry wait for it!
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Staying Steady in Unsteady Times!
How do we stay steady in unsteady times: Can we do it all in our own strength .Maybe for short periods of time. We need to remain steady in Him who has given us his strength He has given us the Holy Spirit to empower us. As we grow day by day in him we gain strength that is needed for
Staying steady in Faith unwavering; staying steady in the love of God. Staying steady in our walk with God.
We need to be unmovable in our faith hope and trust in God. He does not change. Jesus is the same yesterday today and forever, things change, people change, circumstances change, the word of God does not. We must remain steadfast in him, leaning unto him, acknowledging him in all of our ways.
Staying close to him, talking with him, meditating in his word day and night. In him lies your strength needed to endure through life’s tough times. Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield, my heart trusted in him, and I am helped, therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth and with my song will I praise him. Notice how it says my heart greatly rejoiceth, its time for you to have the joy of the Lord. Joy unspeakable.
I want to talk today about being Steady.
I looked the word up steady and this is what I found.
1 a: direct or sure in movement : UNFALTERING b: firm in position : FIXED
Steadfast Job 11:15
1 Corth 15:58 be ye steadfast, unmovable
Hew 3:14 steadfast unto the end.
1 Peter 5; 6-9 resist steadfast in the faith
Colossians 2:5 the steadfastness of your faith
2 Peter 3:17-18 fall from your steadfastness
We need to be steady in trusting God. Knowing he is faithful. Knowing he loves you and I. Knowing he wants the best for you and I. Knowing he is watching over you and I. He is faithful and just and will watch over his word to perform it. Walking in revelation of the truth of God. Resting in him, striving from good works, when we rest in him, he will direct our paths and order our footsteps, we will clearly know his will for our lives.
The meaning of Unsteady :
: Not steady: as a: not firm or solid: not fixed in position: UNSTABLE b: marked by change or fluctuation: CHANGEABLE c: not uniform or even: IRREGULAR
Now we see the meaning of unsteady not fixed in position, unstable , irregular, James 1:6-8 ask in faith a double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
Psl 62:8 Trust in him at all times( Notice it didn’t say sometimes) ye people, pour out your heart before him, , Have your poured out your heart to him( Its okay to do that) God is a refuge for us.
Matt 11;28 for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light!
We must Abide in HIM!
Abide
transitive verb1: to wait for : AWAIT2 a: to endure without yielding : WITHSTAND b: to bear patiently : TOLERATE
If were not abiding in Christ we will be unfruitful in our relationship with him.
Psl 91: 1 under the shadow of the almighty,
John 14:16 the Holy Spirit shall abide with you for ever.
John 15:4 Abide in Me and I in you
God’s Presence is our companion, Gods love our protection, Gods Power our strength, Gods wisdom our guidance.
We need to Stand our Ground in Him! Having Done all to Stand:
What does it mean to stand?
Stand- The act of stopping or staying in one place
Stand- A halt for defense or resistance
Stand- A strongly or aggressively held position on a debatable issue
Stand one's ground
: To maintain one's position
— stand on one's own feet
: To think or act independently
— stand tall
: To exhibit courage, strength, or calm especially in the face of adversity
— stand treat
: To pay the cost of food, drink, or entertainment for others in a group
Firm- Securely or Solidly fixed in place
Firm- Not subject to change or revision
Firm – Not easily moved or disturbed
Proverbs 19:20-21 Hear the counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in the latter end.
21- There are many devices in a mans heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.
Matt 12; 25 A house divvied against itself shall not stand.
2 Corinthians when Paul was talking to the Corinthians notice what he says in 2 Corin 1:24 Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy, for by faith you stand( how do you stand by faith)
1 Corin 16: vs 13 Watch ye, STAND FAST in the Faith, Notice its says the word stand, quit you like men, be strong. Vs 14 let all your things be done with charity (Love)
Galations 5:1 Stand Fast Notice the word stand fast again, therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Psl 4 Read Hear me when I call
God will give you strength Psl 18:32 It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.
Psl 27 the Lord is my strength
Psl 29:11 strength to his people
Ish 40:31 I shall run and not be weary,
Galations 6; 9 and let us not be weary in well doing in due season will shall reap if we faint not, Notice it says if we faint not, (We must not faint, be unsteady, quit,)
Vs 10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto then who are of the household of faith, Let us keep each other in prayer, let us love one another and walk in forgiveness, lets not lose sight of the goal, Lets keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of our Faith, Lets remain steadfast in him and his word, Having done all to stand!
Most importantly you must put on the whole armor of God Eph 6:10-18
With stand means to vigorously oppose, bravely resisting and standing face to face against your adversary.
With authority and spiritual weapons given to you, you can withstand any evil force, hurt, rejection, disappointment.
Be subject to God
Stand firm against the Devil
Put on the whole armor of God
Helen Keller, who was blind and deaf was asked a question, What would be worse than being blind? Her response was To have eyesight and no vision
Remember God has a plan and purpose for you. Keep the vision before you write it down, tho it tarry wait for it!