Standing strong in faith

 “And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah's womb:” Romans 4:19KJV.

Standing strong in faith means holding firmly to God’s promises even when circumstances seem insurmountable. Abraham serves as a powerful example of unwavering faith. Despite his and Sarah's old age and the seeming impossibility of having a child, Abraham did not waver in his belief. He trusted God’s promise, fully persuaded that God had the power to fulfill it (Romans 4:20–21). Similarly, we must believe and anticipate the fulfillment of God's promises in our lives, irrespective of the apparent contradictions in our current circumstances. As Hebrews 11:1 reminds us, "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen," we must hold fast to the assurance of God's promises even when they are not immediately visible.

To stand strong in faith is to declare the things that are not as though they were, aligning our speech and actions with God’s promises (Romans 4:17–18). It is through faith that we can change our circumstances, just as the walls of Jericho fell after the Israelites marched around them in faith (Joshua 6:20). Faith is our strength to do and receive the impossible, much like Sarah, who received faith to conceive despite her old age (Hebrews 11:11). Therefore, let us not be weak in faith, but steadfast, knowing that what God has promised, He is fully able to perform.

Prophetic word for this month: Beloved, as we step into the month of August, receive this prophetic word with faith and anticipation. “Thus saith the Lord, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go” (Isaiah 48:17). This month, the Lord shall teach you to profit in every area of your life. You will hear His voice clearly, and He will guide your steps, ensuring you do not make any mistakes. His divine protection will surround you, keeping you from all evil, and He will subdue every enemy that rises against your soul. Expect divine breakthroughs and testimonies this month. The testimonies you've been waiting for since the beginning of the year will come true, and you'll have plenty of reasons to celebrate. God's promises are sure, and as you stand strong in faith, believing and declaring His Word, you will see His power at work in your life. Receive these blessings in Jesus' mighty name, and walk in them throughout August.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, we stand on Your Word, believing that what You have promised, You are able to perform. Strengthen our faith so that we may declare Your promises with boldness and see their manifestation in our lives. Protect us from all evil and subdue every enemy that rises against our souls. Let this month be filled with divine breakthroughs and testimonies that we have long awaited. May we experience Your goodness and celebrate Your blessings abundantly. In Jesus' mighty name, we pray and believe. Amen.