Still Standing

DCC Devotionals: Still Standing
By Don Vess

Key Scripture

“If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.” — Isaiah 7:9 NIV

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Devotional Thought
When King Ahaz faced the threat of enemy kings conspiring to overthrow him, fear gripped his heart and the hearts of his people. God’s message to him was clear: “Be careful, keep calm, and don’t be afraid… If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.”

Our faith is tested most in seasons of pressure. It’s easy to believe God when the sun is shining, but when the storm clouds gather, we find out what our faith is really built upon. If it rests on feelings, assumptions, or human knowledge, it will crumble. But if it’s anchored in the whole counsel of God’s Word, it will hold steady—no matter what comes against it.

Faith is not passive. Jesus likened it to building on a rock—hearing His words and putting them into action. The evidence of standing firm is not just what we say, but the fruit our lives produce.

When the devil comes to distract, discourage, or destroy, we must respond like Nehemiah: “I am engaged in a great work, so I can’t come” (Nehemiah 6:3 NLT). Refuse to be pulled away from what God has called you to do.

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Reflection Questions
1.What is your faith truly built upon right now—God’s Word, or something else?
2.Are there distractions or voices trying to pull you away from what God has called you to do?
3.What “fruit” is your life producing that shows you are standing firm in faith?

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Action Step
Take one Scripture today that speaks to your current challenge. Write it down, speak it aloud, and pray it over your situation. Let it be the rock under your feet this week.

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Prayer
Lord, strengthen my faith so that I will stand firm in You no matter what comes against me. Help me to silence fear, resist distraction, and keep my eyes fixed on Your Word. May my life produce fruit that glorifies You and shows the world that I am standing on the Rock—Jesus Christ. Amen.