Today, God challenges us that rather than pulling ourselves by our own spiritual bootstraps, we need to recognise that true strength for our Christian walk does not originate from human self-determination; rather, it is a supernatural reinforcement supplied by the Holy Spirit.

In a dangerous and intimidating world where it is deemed wiser to be safe than sorry, God challenges His people to mature, resolute bravery, not cowardice or compromise.

Today, God challenges us to stand – to hold a ground that is actively under siege by all sorts of heresies in a resolute, unyielding posture of steadfastness against outside pressures.

Our Lord warned His drowsy disciples to watch and pray, lest they enter into temptation, and as He predicted, sleep preceded the denial in the courtyard.