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 June 22 – June 28
Request Denied - Man as Instructor

But that same night the word of the Lord came to Nathan, “Go and tell my servant David, ‘Thus says the Lord: It is not you who will build me a house to dwell in.’” - 1 Chronicles 17:3-4

If you have ever served in the military, you have likely heard the response: “Request Denied.” A leave request is canceled. A change in duty post is declined. The command you've prepared your entire career to lead is given to someone else. Good leaders understand that not every worthy objective is theirs to accomplish. One of the greatest tests of character is not how we respond when God opens a door of opportunity, but how we respond when He firmly closes it shut.

David found himself in exactly that situation. After years of warfare, God had finally given Israel peace from her enemies. Jerusalem had become the nation's capital, and the Ark of the Covenant rested there. Looking around at his own magnificent palace, David became troubled that he lived in a house of cedar while the presence of God remained in a tent. His desire was both sincere and honorable. He wanted to build a temple worthy of the God who had faithfully led and blessed His people. Even Nathan the prophet initially encouraged the idea. But before the day was over, the Lord sent Nathan back with a different message: "No. You are not the man who will build My house."

Many men would have struggled with disappointment or even resentment. David had fought the battles, united the kingdom, and established peace that made such a project possible. Surely, he had earned the privilege of pursuing this worthy mission. Yet Scripture records no argument, no complaint, and no attempt to persuade God otherwise. David simply accepted God's decision because he understood that obedience to the Lord matters more than our personal pursuits.

What makes David remarkable is what he did next. Although he would never build the Temple, he devoted the remainder of his life to preparing for its construction. In 1 Chronicles 22 we read that David gathered immense quantities of stone, cedar, iron, bronze, and other materials so that Solomon would have everything needed to complete the work. David may not have been the builder, but he refused to stop serving simply because his assignment had changed hands.

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

1 Corinthians 16:13