Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know your labor is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58

This verse begins with the word therefore. I know it must be the reason for his command to stand firm. Earlier, Paul reveals a mystery – the mystery of moving from this life to eternal life with our heavenly Father. This we know and look forward to –

BUT today…today is a “stand firm” day. Today I will listen for His voice and follow His leading. Today I will take the Word of God, live it and declare it to a world where darkness resides. And today I will not back down from who He has called me to be! Yes, today and tomorrow I will work to give myself fully to the work of the Lord.

In Matthew 12:30, Jesus says, Whoever is not with me is against me and whoever does not gather with me scatters. Yes, Jesus is clear in His Word – Stand firm, live My Words, follow Me and not the voices of men.

I realize this is not the popular stand in today’s world, but as His Word tells us:Your labor will not be in vain!