February 28, 2014

Hold Fast

I want to encourage you to hold fast in your situation today.

“Hold fast” is not a phrase we often use today. But in its original form, hold fast means not only to embrace, but to embrace with force as if someone is trying to take something from you. In other words, you’ve got to have a firm grip or you’re going to lose out!  I like to think of it sort of like a tug of war. You’re on one end and your opponent  is on the other. He’s trying to pull that rope out of your hand. He’s trying to steal your hope and get you to speak negative words of doubt and defeat. But you’ve got to be determined and stand strong. You’ve got to persevere and hold fast. Don’t let the enemy pull the victory out of your heart! You might need to dig your heals in and get a new grip, but don’t you dare let go! Keep speaking words of truth. Keep speaking words of hope. Are you holding fast today?