Ep 055 (S3E11) Five Smooth Stones - Pt 4 Our Fighting Stance

References:David selected five smooth stones to fight Goliath. 1 Sam 17Our fourth “smooth” Biblical stone for fighting the giantsFight - Resist, oppose - ἀνθίστημι (anth-is'-tay-mee) Eph 6:10-12, 13, 14-18withstand & stand (ἀνθίστημι & ἵστημι)To stand - ἵστημιActs 12:6-17 - great story, not the usage as our smooth stone1 Cor 10:12-13 - we’ll come back to this passage next weekBiblical usage in Eph 6:13continue safe and sound, stand unharmed, to stand ready or preparedto be of a steadfast mindof quality, one who does not hesitate, does not waiver1 Peter 5:8-9The communal quality of fighting with this smooth stone.Remember how David would fight lions and bears to protect the flockYour family of believers all over the worldPsalm 23:4-5 - Satan may look, but he cannot touch: the offensive action of HCJames 4:6, 7 & 8Our fighting stance - knowing our Champion has our back“humble yourselves before God.”“Come close to God, and God will come close to you.”Imagine the courage of a cub when the alpha male lion is behind.Resist! Stand strong! Withstand in the evil day, that…... having done all, you will stand firm.”