Tuesday, September 17, 2024

You need faith to win!

“For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith." 1 John 5:4 (KJV).

Faith is the answer to all physical and spiritual problems. Faith moves mountains (Mark 11:23). Faith is the key to receiving from God (Mark 11:24, Hebrews 11:6). Faith speaks and expects what he says to happen (1 Cor 4:13, Job 22:28, Matthew 16:18). Faith moves despite obstacles and challenges (1 Samuel 17:48; Joshua 3:14-16). Faith demonstrates power (Acts 3:6). Faith is powerful (Luke 10:19, Acts 28:4-6). To gain faith, spend time with God in prayer and in word. Listen to people of faith's message to gain faith (Proverbs 13:20). Faith is God's wisdom for dealing with all of life's problems.

Moreover, faith is not just about belief but about action that aligns with God’s promises. Abraham, the father of faith, demonstrated this when he believed God’s promise of a son despite his old age (Romans 4:19–21). God counted his faith as righteousness, demonstrating that faith pleases God (Hebrews 11:6). In the New Testament, the apostle Peter, filled with faith, walked on water when Jesus called him (Matthew 14:28–29), illustrating that faith enables us to step into the supernatural. Even when challenges arise, faith doesn’t waver. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, the three Hebrew boys, demonstrated unwavering faith in God's protection by refusing to bow to Nebuchadnezzar's idol, leading to their rescue from the fiery furnace (Daniel 3:17–18). Thus, faith remains the foundation upon which every believer stands to receive God's promises and overcome life's trials.

Prophetic word: The Lord says to you today, "Hold fast to your faith, for I have given you the victory. The obstacles before you may seem great, but they will crumble before the power of your faith. As I was with David before Goliath, so I am with you now. Fear not, for the battles you face are not yours but Mine, and I will deliver you. You will see mountains move and doors open as you trust in Me and declare My promises. Let your faith rise, for I have given you the authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and nothing shall by any means hurt you (Luke 10:19). Believe and act in faith, for I am releasing a fresh anointing upon you to walk in victory in every area of your life."

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for the power of faith that You have given me to overcome the world. I declare today that no weapon formed against me shall prosper, for my faith is anchored in You. Lord, I ask that You strengthen my faith like never before, so I may walk in victory and power. As Your word says in Mark 11:23, I speak to every mountain in my life, and I command them to move in Jesus’ name. I receive the wisdom and strength to face every challenge, knowing that with You, all things are possible. Father, I trust in Your promises, and I thank You for the victories ahead. In Jesus' mighty name, I pray. Amen.

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