FAITH IS THE VICTORY OVER ALL THINGS

10/25/2023

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things" (Philippians 4:8)

No situation is beyond your faith. And there's nothing that could happen to you in this world that would require Jesus to come down from His throne to address. Child of God, the solution to every situation is in our response to God's Word. It is in what you say as a result of what God has said and done. 

The quality of your life today is the result of words that you have spoken and continue to speak. Satan knows this. And so what does he do? He suggests thoughts to you of sickness, depression, hopelessness, death, lack, etc., so that you can begin to confess these things. He understands that God has given you the creative power with your words and that you have the power to speak things into being. Jesus revealed a powerful truth in Mark 11:23 when He said, "...whoever says to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says." In other words, you can expect your confessions to be your experience if you speak without doubting. So, if you believe the enemy when he calls you sick, hopeless, miserable, etc., and speak the same, you will have whatsoever you say!

This is why the enemy is unrelenting in flooding your mind with all kinds of negative thoughts. He doesn't stop until you recognize what he is doing and cast down these thoughts. Revelation 12:10 calls him "…the accuser of our brothers and sisters, who accuses them before our God day and night...." When you reminisce about a mistake you made many years ago, it is usually the enemy's strategy to flood your mind with negative thoughts. And before you know it, you will start thinking contrary to the victory you have in Christ Jesus. If you are not careful about casting down these negative thoughts with God's Word, you will start to speak them, and they will become your experience. 2 Corinthians 10:5 says, "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ." 

We are not ignorant of the enemy's strategy. He starts with a thought that he wants you to confess until that thought is reflected in your life. But Romans 10:6-8 says, "But the righteousness of faith speaks thus: "You should not say in your heart, 'Who will ascend into heaven?' (that is, to bring down Christ) or, 'Who will descend into the abyss?' (that is, to bring up Christ out from the dead)." But what does it say? "The word is near you, in your mouth, and in your heart." That is, the word of faith which we proclaim." In other words, while the enemy has his strategy of sowing negative thoughts, you must apply God's strategy against him by speaking forth God's Word. So, instead of hopelessness, speak victory! Instead of sickness and disease, declare that by the stripes of Jesus, you were healed! Instead of lack, declare abundance. The victory is in your mouth!

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things" (Philippians 4:8)

God bless you!

Faith-Filled Confession:

The Word of God is the source of my life. I am a reproduction of the Word. Therefore, I only speak in agreement with the Word. I refrain my tongue from every perverse speech and communication. I speak words that enforce the realities of Heaven in my life and around me. Hallelujah!

Prayer Points:

Psalm 122:6, "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper who love you."

• Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. 

• Pray against plans to use the crises in Israel to launch other attacks in the United States.

• Pray for Washington and all who are in positions of authority in the United States.

ONE YEAR READING PLAN: Jeremiah 11-13; 1 Timothy 4