1-9-08 Keeping Spiritually Alert! 1 Cor. 16:13

1 Corinthians 16:13 (NAS)
Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.

1 Corinthians 16:13 (Philips)
Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith, live like men, be strong!

1 Corinthians 16:13 (NLT)
Be on guard. Stand true to what you believe. Be courageous. Be strong.





It is important that you stay awake, keeping yourself spiritually alert. You must be watchful and vigilant. Therefore, rouse yourself from sleep and inactivity, which keep you in obscurity and a state of non-existence. Instead place yourself in the markets and thoroughfares, where you will be seen publicly.

You should stand fast in your faith and your reliance on and trust in Jesus. Adhere to ithese in all things. Keep on persevering and don't become discouraged or fearful. You must remain stationary at your post, abiding where you have been appointed.

You have been established in the covenant of the Lord Jesus. Therefore, continue in that covenant. Remain upright and active in the position that has been ordained and purposed for you.

So act like the man that you are and be strong. Yeshua, your Lord, has empowered you and made you mighty. As an honorable and noble ambassador of the Kingdom of Heaven, you have dominion, for the Lord has given you His authority. You are a true dignitary, who manifests the power of your King!