The IN Crowd! (part 5 of 10)

Who are we numbered among? Are we willing to STAND up and be counted? Or would we prefer to be hidden within the crowd in which we have chosen to associate?

We need to find a good place to STAND. We need to have a safe place to STAND. And we need to STAND for something or we are liable to fall for anything.

Paul stated where we ought to STAND FIRM!
"(1) Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, STAND FIRM THUS IN THE LORD, my beloved." ( Philippians 4:1 ESV)

Paul had stressed the idea of where our citizenship ought to be and the mindset we need in approaching life as we await the return of our Lord. It is IN HIM where we must continue to FIRMLY STAND. Are we numbered with Him? May we not allow anything or anyone to move us from that place!

Have a great day STANDING FIRM IN CHRIST!
Carl

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[This focus was originally sent 06/25/2001 (edited some with passage changed to ESV)]

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