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The Greek phrase for “stand firm” implies stability, firmness, and strong devotion to something. The Corinthians of old and modern Christians are encouraged to remain committed to Christ and devoted to Him. Several metaphors come into play here. One can think of a tree standing firm against a strong wind, soldiers holding down a fort, or a spouse supporting an ailing partner. To stand fast is to be loyal, faithful, devoted, and unmoving.
When the fight and the enemy is spiritual - how do you stand firm?

Jacob's 11th son, Joseph, is sold by his brothers into slavery and taken to Egypt. He is falsely accused, imprisoned, and seemingly forgotten. Then he rises to power through interpreting dreams including the Pharaoh's. With God's help, Joseph prepares Egypt against future famine. He reconciles with with his family when they arrive seeking food. Joseph invites them to live with him in Egypt, and promises the Israelites that God will bring them out of Egypt back to the Promise Land.

Sometimes we drift, sometimes we run. But here’s the good news—no matter how far you’ve gone, you can always return to Jesus. You don’t have to have it all together. You have to take the first step. You might think it’s too late. That you’ve messed up too much. That the door is closed. But here’s the truth: You can always come home. Whether you’ve been away from Jesus for a little while or a long time, you’re not forgotten. You are loved, you are wanted, and you are welcome.

Jonah’s fear and pride cause him to run from God. He does not wish to go to Nineveh to preach repentance to the people, as God has commanded, because he feels they are his enemies, and he is convinced that God will not carry out his threat to destroy the city. Instead he boards a ship for Tarshish, which is in the opposite direction. A Storm, a fish, a prayer, a city, a worm, and a worm help us see God's heart.

Every year vehicle manufactures come out with newer models. The newer model has a better engine, gets better mileage, and more horsepower! This may be achieved by putting in a larger engine, making re-engineering or adding external assists like a turbo or supercharger; for the Believer we should seek the same type of upgrade in our lives. We cannot be content with where we are but always looking to making things better - we need to supercharge our faith!

It’s easy to say “Trust in God,” but it can be very hard to do. What are the challenges we face as we try to live out trusting God? Where do we see the biggest hurdles? Why is it so hard? How do live what we know we should be doing?