Standing Strong #RTTBROS #nightlight

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Standing Strong #RTTBROS #nightlight Standing Strong: Building Faith Before the Battle "He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much." - Luke 16:10 KJV When we read of Daniel's courageous stand in Babylon, refusing the king's meat and wine, it's tempting to view this as his first moment of spiritual boldness. However, like a mighty oak that withstands storms because of its deep roots, Daniel's courage in that crucial moment stemmed from countless smaller decisions of faithfulness made long before. Consider how a soldier trains in peacetime. No commander waits until the heat of battle to begin preparing his troops. Yet sometimes we approach our spiritual lives this way, expecting to stand firm in major trials without having exercised our faith in smaller challenges. The Scripture tells us, "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might" (Ephesians 6:10 KJV). This strength isn't manufactured in a moment of crisis - it's developed through daily disciplines and choices. Each time we choose God's way in small matters, we lay another brick in the foundation of our faith. Think about Joseph, who likely learned integrity in small things while tending his father's sheep, long before he would need that character to resist Potiphar's wife. Or David, who developed his trust in God while protecting his flock from lions and bears, before facing Goliath in the valley of Elah. In our contemporary world, where religious freedom still allows us to worship openly, we must recognize these opportunities as training grounds for our faith. Every church service attended, every private prayer offered, every Scripture memorized is like spiritual weight training, building strength for future challenges. As the prophet Jeremiah warned, "If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses?" (Jeremiah 12:5 KJV). We cannot expect to stand in the day of great trials if we haven't been faithful in the small daily tests of our faith. Prayer: Lord, help us recognize that today's small acts of obedience are preparing us for tomorrow's greater challenges. Give us the wisdom to be faithful in the little things, knowing that these moments are building our spiritual strength for the battles ahead. In Jesus' name, Amen. Reflection Question: What small acts of faithfulness are you neglecting today that could weaken your spiritual strength for tomorrow's challenges?