Stand there

 

Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13

            Life may be thought of as motion, and often this is how we discern life in the local church.  An oft repeated cry in the church is, “Don’t just stand there, do something.” For there is always something we might wish to have done, but to do something is not enough. No, to do something is not even the first order of the day.

            Firstly, we must stand there. There being a precise place at the center of God’s revealed will. It is the only place in which doing something useful becomes a possibility. Standing there at the center of God’s will we have the best chance of doing the right thing. For activity is no virtue in itself.

            There are many temptations to shift our stance, to move to another spot. To move about doing things till we have wandered away from our firm foundation. All other ground is shifting sand, and we shall not outlast the storms should we be found away from the solid rock. So, as we start the new year take a look where your feet are planted. Don’t just do something, stand there!

Prayer

            Father let us be still and know that You are God. Settle us upon Your word that is forever settled, and make us to stand firm. To Your glory we pray it in Christ’s name. Amen.

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