In what ways can we "stand before Him" in our daily lives? Key Verse Luke 21:36: “But stay alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all that is about to happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.” Realizing Our Position in Christ • By grace, we already “have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand” (Romans 5:2). • Because He “made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf” (2 Corinthians 5:21), we approach God clothed in Christ’s righteousness, not our own efforts. • Start each day thanking Him for that finished work; it steadies every other step. Walking in Continuous Fellowship • “If we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus…cleanses us from all sin” (1 John 1:7). • Keep short accounts—confess sin immediately (1 John 1:9). • Cultivate an inner dialogue with the Lord while driving, working, or relaxing; His presence is not a Sunday-only reality. Staying Alert in Prayer • Luke 21:36 links vigilance and prayer; standing before Him tomorrow is prepared by praying today. • Set “watch times”—morning surrender (Psalm 5:3), midday check-in (Nehemiah 2:4), evening reflection (Psalm 63:6). • Pray Scripture back to Him; it aligns requests with His will (John 15:7). Clothing Ourselves with His Armor • “Take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand your ground” (Ephesians 6:13). – Truth keeps motives honest. – Righteousness guards the heart. – The gospel readies us to move with peace. – Faith extinguishes today’s fiery darts of doubt. – Salvation’s helmet secures identity. – The Word and prayer turn defense into offense. • Consciously “put on” each piece before stepping into the day. Keeping Clean Hands and a Pure Heart • “Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart” (Psalm 24:3-4). • Evaluate actions (“hands”) and intentions (“heart”). • Replace hidden compromise with transparent obedience; purity restores bold access (Hebrews 10:22). Living by Faith and Obedience • “We walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7). • Act on the promptings of the Spirit even when outcomes aren’t visible. • Faith that obeys in the small makes standing firm in the big inevitable. Serving Others in Love • Standing before Him tomorrow includes bowing to serve others today (Matthew 25:40). • Look for ordinary ways—listening, encouraging, sharing resources—to incarnate His love. Anchoring Our Hope in His Coming • “Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 1:13). • Hope purifies conduct (1 John 3:3) and fuels perseverance. • Daily remind yourself: one day we will literally stand before Him; living in that anticipation shapes every choice now. Daily Snapshot 1. Awaken—affirm standing in grace. 2. Armor up—Ephesians 6 checklist. 3. Walk—interactive prayer and swift confession. 4. Work—serve others as unto Christ. 5. Wind down—review the day, renew hope in His return (Jude 24-25). By practicing these rhythms, we move from merely knowing about “standing before Him” to actually doing so—moment by moment, until faith becomes sight. |
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