In this powerful conclusion to Know Where You Stand, Dr. Michael Youssef proclaims a message of divine encouragement to a discouraged Church. From the book of Haggai, the Lord speaks directly to the faithful remnant: “Be strong… for I am with you.” As Satan sows defeat and nostalgia tempts believers to look backward, God calls His people to stand firm—anchored in His unchanging presence and promises. Dr. Youssef reminds us that obedience today brings blessing tomorrow. When we repent and re-consecrate ourselves to the Lord, He renews our strength and reestablishes our footing. Now is the time to press forward in holiness, serve Christ boldly, and await the soon return of our King.

In this urgent second message of Know Where You Stand, Dr. Michael Youssef exposes one of Satan’s most subtle weapons: the sin of excuse-making. Drawing from Haggai’s confrontation with a discouraged remnant, Dr. Youssef calls today’s believers to abandon half-hearted obedience and misplaced priorities. When God’s people ceased rebuilding His house, they not only halted His mission—they replaced Him with their own comfort. But the Lord’s Word cuts through every excuse: “Consider your ways.” True repentance requires self-examination, not justification. When we obey God fully—without delay or excuse—He renews our strength and restores our joy. The call is clear: dethrone self, enthrone Christ, and build what God has called you to build.

In this powerful first message from Know Where You Stand, Dr. Michael Youssef confronts the compromise and spiritual apathy infecting today’s Church by calling believers to examine their lives in light of God’s Word. Drawing from the Book of Haggai, Dr. Youssef reminds us that even among God’s faithful remnant—those who have left the comfort of Babylon for the hard path of obedience—there is a real danger of drifting, discouragement, and delayed obedience. Just as Haggai called the Israelites to resume rebuilding the temple, so too must we reestablish Christ as our foundation. This is a call to repentance, holy zeal, and unwavering allegiance to God’s Truth in the face of cultural collapse.