The Father's Menu
Apostle Dr. Richard Udoh
Sunday, November 3, 2024
BE STEADFAST
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”
1 Cor 15:58
Main Text: MAIN TEXT: JAMES 1:3-4
In a world full of changing circumstances, pressures, and uncertainties, steadfastness is a crucial quality for anyone who desires to live a life of purpose and faith. Being steadfast means holding firmly to our beliefs and commitments, despite challenges, delays, or the temptation to give up. The Bible consistently calls believers to be steadfast, urging us to stand firm and remain unshaken in our dedication to God. To be steadfast is to be unwavering, committed, and resolute in our actions and beliefs. It is about enduring with patience and faith, even when the road is difficult or the reward seems distant.
Challenges and trials are inevitable, but steadfastness allows us to face them with hope. James 1:12 encourages us, “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” Our trials are opportunities to deepen our faith, build our character, and experience God’s strength in our weaknesses. Steadfastness doesn’t eliminate hardships, but it equips us to endure us with grace, knowing that God is with us and working through every difficulty.
Being steadfast is a vital part of our walk with God. It requires faith, patience, and a deep commitment to God’s purpose, but it also brings peace, spiritual growth, and fulfillment. When we choose to stand firm in faith, obedience, and love, we honor God and position ourselves to experience His promises.
Confession:
I decree, I am steadfast and unmovable. I stand firmly on the promises of God, and in Jesus' name, I attain great heights!
Further Reading:
James 1:2-4 “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”
Col 4:2-4 “Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving; withal praying for us also, that God may open unto us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds; that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.”
Read through the bible in 1 year: Ezekiel 3:16-6:14 Hebrews 4:1-16 Psalm 104:24-35 Proverbs 26:27
Read through the bible in 2 years: Job 31 & Ps 120
