It is a full weekend, but we promise you will be filled with the knowledge
and love of our Triune God!

PLEASE REVIEW THE INTRODUCTION

1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. 2 Timothy 2:1-4 - KJV

In my 30 years as a Born Again Child of God, I have clearly discovered that the day I accepted the gift of everlasting life by faith in Jesus Christ I entered a life long war. Yes, I said war, not skirmish, not just a battle but an all out war. Little did I know how hard it would be to do battle against my enemies. You see, my enemies are real knowledgeable about my ways. My enemies have had a lot of experience and it appears they have won many conflicts. My enemies understand how I work, plan and play. My enemies never seem to tire of the battle. They seemingly get energized by the hunt. Oh yes, my enemies are constantly on the hunt, looking for every opportunity to engage me. My enemies hate the things of God. They dislike any ray of light or hope that may shine from my life or yours. My enemies are not only skilled in this war, but they are dedicated to win.

Allow me to introduce you to my two enemies, the ones I must battle each day.

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 1 Peter 5:8 - KJV

2. My own spirit, the flesh.

For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. Galatians5:17 - KJV

Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Matthew 26:41 - KJV

So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. Romans 8:8 - KJV

As I look back over my thirty years, I would like to be able to blame most of my loses in this war on Satan, but in truth I can not. You see the scriptures teach us that we can be victorious regarding the wars we face each day.

Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. Romans 8:37 - KJV

The only reason I am not a victorious soldier in this war is because I have not endured. I have not fought a good fight. I have not prepared each and everyday as I should have. My enemies are always ready! So why have I chosen to call this program "PROJECT (K)NIGHT STAND"?

First and foremost because I looked to my commander and chief the Lord Jesus Christ as our example. I decided if His battle plan was good enough for Him, it would be good enough for me. His plan is really quit simple. Theologians and churches have sometimes just flat complicated the process. Too many programs, too many meetings, too many gimmicks. The answer is really not all that difficult. Just look how Jesus defeated the enemy.

1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungered. 3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. 4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. 5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, 6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. 7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. 8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; 9 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. 10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. 11 Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him. Matthew 4:1-11 - KJV

Know and use the Word of God! The devil can only stand so much of hearing the truth spoken as related through the Word of God. So I have chosen eleven passages of scripture for us to use in our daily battles. Seven for the start of our day and four to end our day. You will notice that I have attached a KEY word to each passage of scripture. These are there to help us focus on the main purpose of each passage. The next eleven chapters will be spent examining each scripture passage and related scriptures. Today we will merely review each passage and encourage you in the proper use of this project. Can you spare five minutes in the morning and at night?

Final Word: Ephesians 6:10-18

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;