THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2023
FAITH ALWAYS WINS – Pastor Chris
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses (1 Timothy 6:12).
The Spirit, through the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 6:16 instructs us to use an amazing arsenal of the spirit – faith: “Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.” Your faith is a shield.
Observe the certainty of the Spirit’s communication: He says with the shield of faith, you shall be able to extinguish all the fiery darts of the wicked. So, don’t say, “Lord, the trials became too much and I didn’t know what to do, so I gave up.” No! Don’t quit. Don’t cower. Use your faith. Faith always wins.
It doesn’t matter how or from what direction the devil throws his darts at you; use your shield of faith. The “darts” could create some trouble or pain in your body; stand your ground. Extinguish all the fiery darts of the wicked with your shield of faith. And while at it, remember the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God (Ephesians 6:17).
The sword of the Spirit is the Word of God from your lips. It doesn’t matter the debilitating challenges in your life; don’t be quiet. Keep affirming the Word. Just as the Word prevailed in Ephesus (Acts 19:20), it’ll prevail over that predicament. Hallelujah!
CONFESSION: Dear Father, I refuse to be discouraged or overwhelmed by the challenges of life; rather, see them as opportunities to exercise my faith and prove the power in the Word. My faith is the victory that overcomes the world. I neutralize, quench, put out, and extinguish the fiery dart of the adversary. The Word of God on my lips prevails in my life, family, city, and nation, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of the faith; lay hold of the eternal life to which you were summoned and [for which] you confessed the good confession [of faith] before many witnesses.
2 Timothy 4:7 have fought the good (worthy, honorable, and noble) fight, I have finished the race, I have kept (firmly held) the faith.
Acts 19:20 Thus the Word of the Lord [concerning the [a]attainment through Christ of eternal salvation in the kingdom of God] grew and spread and intensified, prevailing mightily.
Acts 20:24 But none of these things move me; neither do I esteem my life dear to myself, if only I may finish my course with joy and the ministry which I have obtained from [which was entrusted to me by] the Lord Jesus, faithfully to attest to the good news (Gospel) of God’s grace (His unmerited favor, spiritual blessing, and mercy).
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Hebrews 9:1-10 & Lamentations 1-2
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 11:1-13 & 1 Chronicles 9
