Ep 055 (S3E11) Five Smooth Stones - Pt 4 Our Fighting Stance

May I have a WORD with you?

References:

• David selected five smooth stones to fight Goliath. 1 Sam 17
  • Our fourth “smooth” Biblical stone for fighting the giants
    • Fight - Resist, oppose - ἀνθίστημι (anth-is'-tay-mee)
      • Eph 6:10-12, 13, 14-18
        • withstand & stand (ἀνθίστημι & ἵστημι)
          • To stand - ἵστημι
            • Acts 12:6-17 - great story, not the usage as our smooth stone
            • 1 Cor 10:12-13 - we’ll come back to this passage next week
          • Biblical usage in Eph 6:13
            • continue safe and sound, stand unharmed, to stand ready or prepared
            • to be of a steadfast mind
            • of quality, one who does not hesitate, does not waiver
      • 1 Peter 5:8-9
        • The communal quality of fighting with this smooth stone.
          • Remember how David would fight lions and bears to protect the flock
          • Your family of believers all over the world
          • Psalm 23:4-5 - Satan may look, but he cannot touch: the offensive action of HC
      • James 4:6, 7 & 8
        • Our fighting stance - knowing our Champion has our back
          • “humble yourselves before God.”
          • “Come close to God, and God will come close to you.”
          • Imagine the courage of a cub when the alpha male lion is behind.
    • Resist! Stand strong! Withstand in the evil day, that…
      • ... having done all, you will stand firm.”