By Carl Waters
May 31, 2015, 6:18 p.m.
Withstand
Prepare yourself to withstand the flood of souls that need to be saved
With your heart and hands wide open welcome the direction of a new road to be paved
In the sacrifice given for you there is the strength to withstand
All that the enemy throws at you, so keep your armor at hand
Where the shield of faith will give you the courage to step out
And come against the principalities set against you, give a shout
From deep within you to let your city know that you are prepared
To withstand the flood by His sacrifice, give the enemy a stare
And know you will succeed in every effort you lift up to Me
Ask and receive the heavenly power to conquer all evil in this city, as it should be
Withstand the pressures and forces that will try to defeat you, so prepare,
Your armor will protect you and the good word of Jesus you will share
With all the dark corners where the lost can be found in pain
Withstand the urge to stop before your victory and evil is slain
Be confident that you have the message right and Jesus is the only way
Teach all that you encounter how to withstand evil and how to pray
(Luke 21:15 NRSV)Â for I will give you words and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict.
(Acts 6:10 NRSV)Â But they could not withstand the wisdom and the Spirit with which he spoke.
(Eph 6:13 – 18 NRSV) 13 – Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. 14 – Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness. 15 – As shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. 16 – With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 – Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 – Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints.
