Overcoming Challenges Through Faith

Overcoming Challenges Through Faith…

It’s true that the scriptures paint a clear picture of our adversary as a defeated foe. From the Genesis account of the serpent’s curse to Jesus’ declaration of seeing Satan fall like lightning, and the Epistles’ emphasis on Christ’s victory over the powers of darkness, we understand that the enemy’s ultimate fate is sealed.

Therefore, when we face trials, our perspective shifts. We’re not battling from a place of weakness against an equal or superior force, but rather standing firm in the victory already won for us.

Instead of succumbing to panic, discouragement, or sin when problems arise, we can choose to maintain our peace, fix our gaze on the Lord, and remain confident in His power. The real battle isn’t against the visible challenges themselves, but the internal struggle to hold fast to our faith. We wage war by unwavering belief in God’s promises and the accomplished work of Christ.

Though circumstances may appear daunting in the natural realm, through the eyes of faith, we recognize that the enemy and his tactics have already been overcome. By approaching our difficulties with this understanding, we step into an already-won victory.

Let us then, as Ephesians 6:11 urges, “Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” Today, may we view our problems, conflicts, and challenges through the lens of Christ’s triumph, knowing that in Him, we are more than conquerors.

Heavenly Father, we thank You for revealing the truth of our enemy’s defeat through Your Word. Grant us the grace to truly see our challenges not as insurmountable obstacles but as opportunities to stand firm in the victory You have already secured for us in Christ. Strengthen our faith, Lord, that we may not be swayed by fear or discouragement but instead hold fast to Your peace and confidence. Help us to put on the full armor of God so that we may resist the schemes of the devil and walk in the triumph that is ours through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Defeat is a state of mind; no one is ever defeated until defeat has been accepted as a reality.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼