Stand Courageous

WHAT IS STAND COURAGEOUS?

A ministry that seeks to help men develop a strong biblical character, cultivate positive habits, build and rebuild relationships, and make commitments that will move men closer to God’s good purpose and design – men who will Stand Courageous!

“God is zeroing in on men. In this hour we need men who are strong... when we have weak men, our children are left unprotected.”

Tony Perkins

“Man is the spiritual head of the family. You take out the man, you take out the family.”

General Jerry Boykin

“When men get it right, everyone wins.”

Stu Weber

“The women in your churches don’t know how to tell you, but they really want you to
be a man.”

Bishop Larry Jackson

RESOURCES

WATCH

Explore rich discipleship tools like coaching videos and podcast episodes with Tony Perkins and General Boykin as well as virtual roundtable recordings with Randy Wilson and guests!

OTHER WAYS TO ENGAGE

LISTEN

Tune in to our speaker series, where you'll listen to conversations with General Boykin, Tony Perkins, and special guests about real world issues that affect men everyday and your role as a man in society!

GATHER

Check out our upcoming conferences. Take a look at our resources for discipleship through Small Groups. Here, you'll be empowered and equipped to fulfill your God-given role as a defender, provider, battle buddy, instructor, and chaplain.

READ

Dive into our Weekly Newsletter where you can stay up-to-date on everything new at Stand Courageous, General Boykin's book Man to Man, our Bible reading plan, and more!

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL

Week of Monday January 26 – February 1
Hope in Him! – Man as Instructor

“Though he slay me, I will hope in him….” - Job 13:15a ESV

OK, let’s just address the elephant in the room when it comes to Job. It is one of the most challenging books in the Bible. Many of us turn to it seeking answers to the age-old question: why does God allow good people to suffer? Yet after we read it, even with its happy ending, we usually end up with more questions than answers.

I read about Pastor James DeLoach, who discovered a painting with a powerful message about suffering and loss:

Some time ago I saw a picture of an old burned-out mountain shack. All that remained was the chimney...the charred debris of what had been that family’s sole possession. In front of this destroyed home stood an old grandfather-looking man dressed only in his underclothes with a small boy clutching a pair of patched overalls. It was evident that the child was crying. Beneath the picture were the words which the artist felt the old man was speaking to the boy. They were simple words, yet they presented a profound theology and philosophy of life. Those words were, “Hush child, God ain’t dead!”

Admittedly, it can be difficult to find hope in Job’s dark circumstances. However, this verse reveals his remarkable faith: “Though he slay me, I will hope in him….” Job’s declaration is one of the most profound statements of faith in the Bible. At this stage in his life, Job had lost his children, wealth, and health. He was facing false accusations from his friends and felt a deafening silence from heaven. Yet, in the middle of this devastation, he concluded that his trust in God was not dependent on what God had given him (as Satan claimed), but rather on who God is. Even in the midst of his disillusionment, teetering on the edge of despair, Job maintained his hope in the Lord. We can learn a lot from Job’s example and from any believer who continues to trust in God, even when every earthly thing is lost. That is why it is important for us as men to take the next step when we endure suffering. Our families and those we influence in our communities and churches need to be enriched by the testimony and teaching of godly men who have genuine hope in the midst of suffering. If you have experienced hardship, you can draw from that experience and combine it with biblical instruction to offer powerful encouragement. Imparting spiritual truths that you have learned through your personal struggles not only adds credibility to your message but also holds great value. When we endure trials but remain hopeful in the Lord, those hard-won lessons can help bring the Scriptures to life for those we love and lead.

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"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong."