There are moments in life when the battles we face seem to rise like relentless waves - waves that don’t allow us to catch our breath before the next one crashes in. All of us, myself included, have walked through seasons where the enemy launches attack after attack, creating what I often call the “What in the world is going on?” trials. These are the moments when everything seems to happen all at once, like a spiritual tsunami. Our health may come under threat, our finances may shake, our families may face turmoil, relationships may become strained, and even our own minds may feel like battlegrounds filled with confusion, anxiety, or discouragement. At times, it feels as though everything and everyone is working against us, and the weight of it all can leave us feeling angry, upset, weary, and unfocused.
It is during these very moments that the words of Ephesians 6:13 take on a deeper meaning:
“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.”
The phrase that grips my heart most is: “having done all, to stand.” It reminds us that after we have done everything we know to do - everything the Word instructs, everything prayer teaches, everything faith requires - our responsibility is to stand. There are times when we have prayed fervently, we have interceded, we have asked others to pray, we have spoken the Word, fasted, confessed Scripture, and taken every practical step we can think of. And yet, it may still seem like nothing is changing. But the Scripture says, stand anyway. Standing does not mean pretending the storm is not real; it means refusing to let it move us from the truth of who our God is.
To stand is to plant your feet firmly in faith and hold your ground, even when the winds of adversity are howling. It is choosing not to retreat, not to crumble, and not to surrender to fear. It is trusting that God is working behind the scenes, even when you can’t see the evidence yet. Standing is an act of spiritual defiance against the enemy and an act of deep trust in God’s faithfulness.
Over the years, these are the principles I’ve learned that help me stand strong in the evil day:
1. Put on the whole armor of God.
Eachpiece - truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, the Word, and prayer - equips us to withstand every fiery dart and pressure the enemy brings. We cannot stand in our own strength; we stand because we are protected, covered, and empowered by God’s armor.
2. Feed yourself daily with God’s Word.
henlife shakes you, the Word will steady you. Meditating on Scripture strengthens your spirit, renews your mind, and keeps your heart anchored in truth rather than overwhelmed by fear.
3. Remember that every trial has an expiration date.
No storm lasts forever. Seasons change. Darkness lifts. Pain eases.What you are facing right now will not consume you. This too shall pass, and you will come out stronger, wiser, and more rooted in God.
4. Commit your entire situation to the Lord.
Lay it all at His feet - the fear, the confusion, the questions, theweariness - and trust Him with every detail. God sees what you do not, knows what you cannot, and works in ways you cannot imagine.
5. Ask God for endurance andkeep moving forward.
Standing is not passive. It is aposture of strength that requires endurance. When you feel like giving up, ask God for the grace to endure, and He will supply it abundantly.
My prayer today is for every person walking through trials, pressures, burdens, or spiritual battles: may you, having done all, stand. God has already given you the strength, the grace, the power, and the armor to endure and overcome. Stand firm and watch God move. Stand and watch Him lift burdens, open doors, silence storms, move mountains, and work miracles in ways that will amaze you.
Stand, and see the salvation of the Lord. Amen.
Author: Kimberly A.S. Williams
