

Praying Fervently, Standing Firmly
Dr. SheltonSmith Jesus gave us a precise order when He said, “Occupy till I come” (Luke 19:13). Whatever the weather, the word is “occupy.” However convoluted the circumstances, the agenda is unchanged. When we are “pressed out of measure” (II Cor. 1:8), we cannot allow discouragement to victimize us and take us captive. To “occupy” suggests that we hold our ground. To “occupy” may mean discomfort, even danger. To “occupy” means there is a commitment to the cause. To “occupy”