STAND FIRM AND STEADFAST

NOVEMBER 19, 2025

Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know

these things before, beware lest ye also,

being led away with the error of the

wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.

But grow in grace, and in the knowledge

of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ...

(2 Peter 3:17-18).

The Spirit, through the Apostle Peter, gives a strong

admonition in the scripture above. He wants

you to remain steadfast and refuse to follow the error

of the wicked. He wants you to grow in grace and in the

knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Spiritual growth is the antidote to deception and

instability. It keeps you rooted, strong, and steadfast,

unshaken by contrary doctrines or distractions. Don’t be the

one who constantly needs reminders to attend church, cell

meetings, or participate in the things of the Spirit. Become

strong and dependable, unwavering in your commitment

to the Lord, His Word and His work.

The error of the wicked isn’t always something that

looks evil on the outside. For example, Ecclesiastes

8:10 says, “And so I saw the wicked buried, who had

come and gone from the place of the holy, and they

were forgotten in the city where they had so done:

this is also vanity.” These were people who frequented

the house of God; they came in and out of the holy place

but never were believed. They died, were buried, and

forgotten. Though they may have been praised while alive,

their impact was empty, and their lives, vain.

The NIV renders it a bit clearer, “Then too, I saw the

wicked buried-those who used to come and go from

the holy place and receive praise in the city where they

did this. This too is meaningless.” What was their end?

Psalm 9:17 tells us plainly, “The wicked shall be turned

into hell, and all the nations that forget God.” These

are those who lived without acknowledging God in their

decisions, careers, goals, etc. They forgot God.

Don’t forget God. Don't follow the crowd that drifts in

and out of His presence without purpose, without vision,

without focus, without growth. Avoid the error of the wicked.

Instead, grow in grace. Grow in the knowledge of Christ.

Stand firm and steadfast. Let your life count for His glory.

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for your Word that inspires

growth, discipline and spiritual strength in me. I stand

firm in the truth of your Word, steadfast, unshakable in

my commitment to you. I increase in grace and in the

knowledge of the Lord Jesus. I’m rooted, grounded,

and fruitful, living a life that’s pleasing to you, in Jesus’

Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

1 Corinthians 15:58; Psalm 1:1-3; Colossians 2:6-7

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

James 2-3:1-13 & Ezekiel 20-21

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 13:1-11 & 1 Chronicles 19