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 June 1 – June 7
Who Am I, Lord? – Man as Chaplain

Then King David went in and sat before the Lord and said, “Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far?”
- 2 Samuel 7:18 ESV

One of the dangers of success is that it can slowly convince us that we deserve it. I've known men who rose through the ranks, earned decorations, led troops, built businesses, or achieved positions of influence. Some of the best leaders I've known all had one thing in common: they never forgot where they came from. They understood that none of us arrive where we are by our own strength alone. Along the way, there were mentors, opportunities, sacrifices by others, and, above all, the providential hand of God.

David understood that. The setting of this passage is remarkable. David was at the height of his reign. His kingdom was secure. The Ark of the Covenant had been brought to Jerusalem. From a human perspective, David had every reason to celebrate his accomplishments. Yet he had a grand desire to build a permanent house for God. It sounds like a noble plan, but God said, “No.”

Through the prophet Nathan, God informed David that he would not be the one to build the Temple. Instead, God turned the conversation around and reminded David of all He had already done. God took David from tending sheep to shepherding a nation. He delivered him from his enemies and established his kingdom. Then, God made an astonishing promise: David's dynasty would endure, ultimately leading to the coming of the Messiah.

How did David respond to God’s “No”? Not with a disappointed sense of FOMO (“Fear Of Missing Out”). Not with frustration or self-pity. Instead, David went before the Lord and asked, "Who am I?" Those may be some of the most important words a man can speak. David recognized that every blessing in his life was an act of God's grace. He wasn't king because he had earned it. He wasn't blessed because he deserved it. Everything he had was a gift from God.

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