The Stand

We can all relate to the lyrics of The Stand by Hillsong UNITED. We have all experienced failure and shame, and we have all been in need of salvation. The Bible tells us that Jesus is the only one who can provide us with salvation. In Romans 5:8, it says, “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Jesus died for us, even when we were still sinners. He carried the cross for our shame and our sin weighed upon His shoulders. 

The song encourages us to offer our hearts to God completely. In Romans 12:1, it says, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” We can offer our hearts to God completely by offering our bodies as a living sacrifice. 

The song also encourages us to stand with arms high and heart abandoned. In Ephesians 6:11-13, it says, “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” We can stand with arms high and heart abandoned by putting on the full armor of God. 

The Stand by Hillsong UNITED is a powerful reminder that we can offer our hearts to God completely and stand with arms high and heart abandoned. We can do this by offering our bodies as a living sacrifice and putting on the full armor of God. May we all stand firm in our faith and trust in the Lord.