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 March 16 – March 22
His Banner Over Me – Man as Defender

“The Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying, ‘The people of Israel shall camp each by his own standard, with the banners of their fathers' houses. They shall camp facing the tent of meeting on every side.’” - Numbers 2:1-2

As a battlefield commander who has stood on the tarmac, watching the silent transfer of flag-draped coffins, I can tell you that our standard is not just a piece of "fabric." When you see that star-spangled banner stretched tight over a fallen soldier, it represents a final accounting. It is the ultimate symbol of an allegiance that was held to the very end. In combat, the colors tell you where the line holds, who is flanking you, and the family to whom you belong. A true soldier will fight and, if necessary, die for his brothers and for his country beneath that flag.

In Numbers 2, God speaks to a people who are about to transition from a crowd of refugees into an organized army. The tribe of Levi accompanied the tabernacle, which was at the heart of the camp. The 12 tribes were arranged in four groups forming the perimeter, surrounding that tabernacle. In a tactical bivouac, you defend what is most valuable, which for Israel was the place where they met with God. Worship of God was at the heart of who they were to be as a people. As it should it be for us. As believers, our allegiance to Christ means He isn't just a part of our lives. No, He is the heart and "high ground" we are called to hold at all costs.

The tribes of Israel were encamped around the tabernacle as follows:

To the East, Judah, the head tribe, with tribes of Issachar and Zebulon.
To the South, Reuben, the head tribe, with tribes of Simeon and Gad.
To the West, Ephraim, the head tribe, with Manasseh and Benjamin.
To the North, Dan, the head tribe, with Asher and Naphtali.

Note that God specifically assigns Judah, Reuben, Ephraim, and Dan as well as the tribes under them to their specific points of the compass. In the field, a soldier who wanders from his assigned sector creates a "gap" that the enemy could exploit. Consequently, there is no insignificant post. Whether you are on the front line or guarding the supply chain, your faithfulness to your "standard" ensures the security of the entire camp.

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