What Is The Stand?

What is The Stand? The Stand is a revolution. It is a change taking place in the hearts and minds of students across the United States. The Stand takes place in schools, in churches, in homes, in businesses, in every institution in the nation. Who is The Stand? The Stand is every Christian who is willing to speak up for their faith, in word and in action. They are willing to put God before themselves in big things and small things. We are the ones who will change the world in whatever way we are called, regardless of how confident we are and how we think others will react to our message.

The Stand is not about staying still, instead it is about moving forward. As Christians, we aren't called to a life of complacency, but rather commitment, submission. There are people moving right now simply for their love of Christ. Some of these people have died for their faith, others have served quietly in their church, but whatever the case may be, they strive to do what they are called to do, what God has called them to do.

1 Timothy 4:12 says, "Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity." (NKJV) This verse is saying that as Christian youth, we shouldn't think lowly of our capabilities. In modern society, teenagers are looked on as "fanatics" is they don't drink or smoke, but is that really the life God called us to? Were we simply called to avoid sin, or were we called for something more? We have the power of God in us, but many of us allow ourselves to simply be spectators of the world around us. We were never called to observe the culture, we were called to change the culture. When Jesus Christ came into the scene, He challenged the society of the time, He didn't conform to it.

It has been said many times before that our generation is the future of this world, but I disagree. We are the present. Not one Christian should accept that their impact will come "when they're older". There is so much that can be done now! As you grow older, you will become wiser and in some ways you may have more oppurtunities, but right now, no matter where you are, you can change the world around you. Every human being has some passion. Some people are passionate for the poor, others for the afflicted in spirit. Whatever passion you may have, use it for God's glory, and be willing to move in your faith.

What is The Stand? The Stand is every moment when a Christian is willing to step out in their faith for the glory of God. As teenagers, we hold the future in the palm of our hands, but we also hold the present. We have the power of God on our side, and although Goliath is big, nothing can stop us in light of our Saviour. We should be willing to face our greatest fears and triumph over our greatest weaknesses due to our faith. After all, we are The Stand.

"So I’ll stand
With arms high and heart abandoned
In awe of the One who gave it all
So I’ll stand
My soul Lord to You surrendered
All I am is Yours"

-The Stand by Hillsong United

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