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Still Standing Sunday
Still Standing Sunday — January 18, 2026
“You Are Not Standing Alone.”
Focus Scripture: Zechariah 3:2 (NIV)“The Lord said to Satan, ‘The Lord rebuke you, Satan! The Lord, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebuke you! Is not this man a burning stick snatched from the fire?’”
Beautiful woman,
I need you to hear this today, straight from my heart:
You are not standing alone.
I know there are seasons where standing feels like walking a tightrope over fire. You’re upright, but you feel exposed. You’re not defeated, but you’re exhausted. You’re still moving forward, but sometimes it feels like life is pressing against you from every side.
And in those quiet, vulnerable moments, the enemy whispers:"If God really loves you, wouldn’t this be over by now?"
That’s why Zechariah 3:2 is so powerful. It’s a word for every woman who has ever felt judged, accused, or overlooked.
Breaking Down the Scripture
Joshua, the high priest, was standing before the Angel of the Lord. Satan was there too, pointing fingers, accusing, questioning, trying to condemn him.
But Joshua didn’t fight back. He didn’t argue. He didn’t defend himself.
He just stood.
And this is where the lesson hits home: Joshua’s silence was not weakness—God’s presence was strength.
Before Joshua could speak, the Lord stepped in and said:“The Lord rebuke you, Satan.”
Not Joshua rebuke you.Not Joshua explain himself.Not Joshua fight his own battle.
God spoke—and Satan had no choice but to step back.
What This Means For You
Standing does not mean you are unprotected.Silence does not mean God is absent.Delay does not mean denial.
Sometimes, God allows you to stand in the fire—not because you’re alone—but because He is handling things you cannot see.
You may feel accused:
- By your past mistakes
- By moments of weakness
- By the opinions of others
- By doubt creeping into your own mind
And you may feel like you’re standing there all alone…But hear me clearly, beautiful woman: God is standing right beside you.
The scripture calls Joshua a “burning stick snatched from the fire.”
Think about that. You should have been consumed. You should have been destroyed. You should have been taken out.
But God stepped in.God chose you.God has not abandoned you.
Why God Lets You Stand
Sometimes, God doesn’t remove the battle immediately—not because He’s forgotten you—but because He’s revealing who He is.
Standing teaches us:
- That our strength alone does not sustain us
- That our survival is not by chance
- That our endurance is evidence of God’s covering
Chosen women still get attacked.Chosen women still get accused.Chosen women still stand in uncomfortable, challenging spaces.
But chosen women are never forsaken.
A Word For the Woman of Encouraging Her Resilience
To every woman in this community…To every woman becoming her…To every woman still standing after trauma, heartbreak, addiction, abuse, or loss…
This is for you:
You may feel like God is watching you silently.But the truth is—He is standing with you.And the moment the enemy goes too far, God will speak.
All it takes is:“The Lord rebuke you.”
Final Encouragement
Keep standing, beautiful woman.
Even if your legs shake.Even if your heart is weary.Even if your faith feels quiet and fragile.
The God who stands with you is fighting for you.And when He speaks, the enemy has no choice but to step back.
— Dashonia Marie
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