Stand In Christ

"Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved."  Philippians 4:1.  No Christian should want anyone to be lost, especially those who are already saved.  Paul wishes for the continual commitment of these brethren whom he loves.  The urging of Paul is for these Philippians to stand fast in Christ.  One who is in Christ can fall out of Christ.  One who is saved can become unsaved.  Such a condition can take place in an instant.  The devil seeks those who are in Christ that he might lure them away from Christ.  The devil is one of many snares.  Different temptations are used on different individuals.  Not all of us are tempted in the same manner.  We must seek to stand fast in the Lord and not be moved away from our salvation that Christ has brought to us.  We must continually guard ourselves against the devil and his devices.  We must continue to love God and to honor the Lord.  By our obedience to the gospel we have put on Christ.  We must keep Him near to us.  We must be found in Christ when He comes again.