Stand By Me!

But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength so that I might preach the Good News in its entirety for all the Gentiles to hear. And he rescued me from certain death.

2 Timothy 4:17

Ever had to stand up for what you believed?  Paul did frequently.  Paul liked to argue and debate and was quite good at it.  However, sometimes Paul had to face his challengers without the help of his friends.  This would intimidate most people.  I'll admit I get pretty nervous when I have to face someone or some issue without the support of those I trust.  But that really didn't trouble Paul.  You see, Paul had a secret weapon.  Read today's verse: But the LORD stood with me and gave me strength!

In the face of his challengers and detractors, Paul relied on God to stand with him when no one else would.  And here's the great thing about that situation, we have that same God in our corner when we rely on Him.