You’re in a ship that is about to go through very stormy waters — what does your Captain shout to you in the midst of the roaring wind?
“HOLD FAST!!!”
You then grab onto things that are part of the ship, and hold on tightly. Many grab onto things that aren’t attached to the ship and are in danger of being washed overboard by the intense waves and violent pitching and rocking of the ship.
What does the Bible say about holding fast?
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 1 Thessalonians 2:21
Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. 2 Thessalonians 2:15
Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 1:13
Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. Titus 1:9
But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end. Hebrews 3:6
Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. Hebrews 4:14
Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised; Hebrews 10:23
What did John write in the book of Revelation that which Jesus was telling the different churches in regards to ‘holding fast’?
I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. Revelation 2:13
But that which ye have already hold fast till I come. Revelation 2:25
Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee. Revelation 3:3
Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. Revelation 3:11
When everything looks extremely stormy and dangerous … HOLD FAST to the Word (the Words Jesus has given you), and the Presence of the Holy Spirit!