In this five-part series, Dr. Michael Youssef calls believers to stand firm in the midst of rising spiritual opposition. Rooted in the inerrant Word of God, these messages challenge parents, churches, and every follower of Jesus Christ to equip the next generation, intercede with unwavering faith, reject compromise, and trust the sovereign Lord who reigns from His throne. Through repentance, obedient faith, and bold Gospel witness, God’s people can face persecution without fear and fulfill His mission for their lives. These are God’s marching orders for this present crisis: pray, stand, disciple, proclaim Christ, and live ready to say, “Here am I. Send me!”

In this third message in the series, Dr. Michael Youssef points to Israel’s long history of suffering as proof that God preserves His people and defeats every enemy raised against them. The inerrant Word of God commands believers to pray for their enemies, calling them to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, the divine Son of God and victorious Savior. Yet Christians must also intercede that evil plans fail, wickedness is exposed, and righteousness is upheld. Christ was scourged, crucified, and buried, but He rose in triumph and crushed Satan’s power. In this present crisis, believers must reject compromise, proclaim the Gospel boldly, trust God’s justice, and stand firm—hard-pressed, yet not consumed.