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.”
be a man.”
Bishop Larry Jackson
RESOURCES
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
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!
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.
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 October 21 – October 27
Truth Triumphs - Man as Defender
But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there not here another prophet of the Lord of whom we may inquire?” And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of the Lord, Micaiah the son of Imlah, but I hate him, for he never prophesies good concerning me, but evil.”
- 1 Kings 22:7-8b ESV
The king of Judah, Jehoshaphat, had unwisely allied himself with the wicked king of Israel, Ahab. They were teaming up to defeat a common enemy, and the false prophets who surrounded King Ahab were notorious for saying things he liked to hear rather than what God was saying. King Jehoshaphat, however, was hesitant to risk his neck without clearly hearing from God.
Ahab has a fascinating response to Jehoshaphat’s request: “There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of the Lord, Micaiah the son of Imlah, but I hate him, for he never prophesies good concerning me, but evil.” That’s not surprising, especially in light of God’s assessment of Ahab in 1 Kings 16:30: “And Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the Lord, more than all who were before him.”
Ahab did not want to hear the truth of God. In fact, when Micaiah the prophet declared God’s judgment, which would take the form of defeat for their armies and death for Ahab, the king basically looked over at his ally Jehoshaphat and remarked, “I told you so!” Then, Ahab had the prophet jailed until his hoped-for victory and safe return. Yet, just as the prophet predicted, Ahab was mortally wounded by an enemy archer’s arrow and died. Israel and Judah’s armies were defeated, but God’s truth triumphed.
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Truth Triumphs - Man as Defender
But Jehoshaphat said, “Is there not here another prophet of the Lord of whom we may inquire?” And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of the Lord, Micaiah the son of Imlah, but I hate him, for he never prophesies good concerning me, but evil.”
- 1 Kings 22:7-8b ESV
The king of Judah, Jehoshaphat, had unwisely allied himself with the wicked king of Israel, Ahab. They were teaming up to defeat a common enemy, and the false prophets who surrounded King Ahab were notorious for saying things he liked to hear rather than what God was saying. King Jehoshaphat, however, was hesitant to risk his neck without clearly hearing from God.
Ahab has a fascinating response to Jehoshaphat’s request: “There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of the Lord, Micaiah the son of Imlah, but I hate him, for he never prophesies good concerning me, but evil.” That’s not surprising, especially in light of God’s assessment of Ahab in 1 Kings 16:30: “And Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the Lord, more than all who were before him.”
Ahab did not want to hear the truth of God. In fact, when Micaiah the prophet declared God’s judgment, which would take the form of defeat for their armies and death for Ahab, the king basically looked over at his ally Jehoshaphat and remarked, “I told you so!” Then, Ahab had the prophet jailed until his hoped-for victory and safe return. Yet, just as the prophet predicted, Ahab was mortally wounded by an enemy archer’s arrow and died. Israel and Judah’s armies were defeated, but God’s truth triumphed.
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"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong."
1 Corinthians 16:13