"Everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith." 1 John 5:4
Life can get tough. Sometimes it feels like dark clouds are gathering around us, blocking out the light of God. The enemy whispers doubts and temptations in our ear, trying to
pull us away from what we know is right. “Jesus said, “Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.” Mark 14:38. We are to watch and pray just as long as Satan brings up clouds of unbelief,
composed of every evil thing that he can devise to lead the human mind to yield to temptation. But this cloud that lies between God and the human agent cannot envelop man and penetrate his soul
unless he opens his mind and heart to its dark beams. The angels of God will guard from the poisonous malaria of temptations of the wicked one every man who will rise beyond self and
circumstances and surroundings, looking unto Jesus through every mist and fog and cloud, and penetrating by faith the darkest temptations....” Letter 30, 1896.
But here's the good news. We were born of God, and that means we have faith! Faith is like a powerful weapon that can help us rise above these challenges. Faith unites us with God! Ellen White says, “United with Christ, all the power you require will be given you. Abiding in Him, you can fight manfully. The more you believe and trust as a child in the Lord Jesus, the greater will be your capacity for believing. By faith you stand. Only by exercising faith can you conquer self.... Self is the ground where Satan always meets and manages those whom he wishes to deceive and conquer. But if the righteousness of Christ is revealed in you, you become strong. Looking beyond yourself to a crucified Saviour, a risen and ascended Lord, who is, as your Advocate, making intercession for you, taking hold of Christ's power and efficiency, you can conquer.” Letter 30, 1896.
Think of it like this. The enemy might put up a big, scary fog of doubt, but our faith can pierce right through it. Just like Jesus told us to "watch and pray," we need to stay
strong in our faith and keep the lines of communication open with God through prayer.
The more we trust in God, the stronger our faith becomes. It's like a muscle – the more we use it, the stronger it gets. By relying on God's strength, not our own, we can conquer
anything, even the doubts and temptations that whisper in our ear.
Remember, victories in faith are the most important victories of all. Don't ever let go of your faith, no matter how tough things get. With faith, you can win victory after victory!
Reflection:
• What challenges or doubts are you facing right now?
• How can you use your faith to overcome them?
• When have you felt God's presence most strongly in your life?
Prayer:
Dear God, thank you for the gift of faith. Help me to stay strong in my faith, even when times are tough. Give me the strength to overcome any challenge and to win victory after victory. In
Jesus' name, Amen.
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Mathew Simiyu (Monday, 29 April 2024 21:28)
Only by faith can we/I conquer self. It's a battle to be won, in Jesus
Amanda (Monday, 29 April 2024 21:58)
Lord, I need the Faith of Jesus, in the mighty name of Jesus, please help me
Ephraim (Monday, 29 April 2024 22:11)
Faith is believing that God cannot lie, if He said everyone born of God overcomes the world then our faith should be stronger than we think it is
God I ask all believers should be given our master's faith in Jesus'name amen
Jenny (Monday, 29 April 2024 22:17)
Faith is the key � to the Kingdom � of God.
I'm blessed �.
Thank you for sharing.
Daniel Mulenga (Monday, 29 April 2024 22:28)
It's only through faith that is in Christ we can overcome the temptations and self.Amen victory is attainable.
Esther. (Monday, 29 April 2024 22:52)
It's only through faith that we overcome temptations. God help us to always trust and look at you in whatever situations we might be facing
KIIZA HELMAR (Monday, 29 April 2024 23:03)
Thank you for the message, it has appeared at the time I really needed it most because my faith was going low�
Opiyo Zacharia odipo (Monday, 29 April 2024 23:14)
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Marory (Monday, 29 April 2024 23:26)
Faith is a powerful weapon that Sustains our life. May Holy spirit help us exercise it boldly and confess goodness of God in our life's by our tongues and hearts, Amen.
ZYL (Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:03)
Amen ! Faith is the victory ! Please, always include prayers at the end of the texts , that helps. Thank u. God bless
Nganai (Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:10)
Amen,faith is important in christianity..without faith you can defeat temptation...may mighty God stengthen us
Magule Khunju (Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:12)
Faith is a weapon to conquer self and temptations. May The Good Lord Almighty help us have faith always.
Annie (Tuesday, 30 April 2024 00:25)
God help me to stay strong in my faith in Jesus Christ name
Celestine.. (Tuesday, 30 April 2024 01:33)
Faith is a believing with out seeing, feeling, doubting...we need the power of the Holy Spirit to strengthen us to be a victorious christian
Chivhaku Nyarai (Tuesday, 30 April 2024 01:43)
Lord help me to be always faithful.For the just shall live by faith
John kawooya (Tuesday, 30 April 2024 01:54)
Thanks for the devotion, true it's by faith that we live in a meaningful life.
Esther Baidoo (Tuesday, 30 April 2024 02:28)
Lord thank you so much for granting me victory over sin. Amen
Vincent Ackah (Tuesday, 30 April 2024 02:32)
Amen
Elvis Maroko (Tuesday, 30 April 2024 02:44)
Amen
Desmond Owusu (Tuesday, 30 April 2024 04:16)
O let me walk with Thee, my God...
Grace (Tuesday, 30 April 2024 07:23)
Amen
Juliet Mercy (Tuesday, 30 April 2024 08:00)
Indeed I need
That victory to win
Am the strength to conquer any victory after victory.
So help me GOD �
Kwagalakwe Aidah (Tuesday, 30 April 2024 12:04)
I found a sweet job with a well behaved boss but she couldn't let me go to church so because of that Faith in God. I decided to let the job go coz i know He care for my life
Mutiti j (Tuesday, 30 April 2024 12:08)
With faith we are united with jesus
Riak kapier (Tuesday, 30 April 2024 14:20)
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Huldah (Tuesday, 30 April 2024 15:19)
Faith in is what has carried me this far and this message of today is powerful on reminding us that we need to be strong in faith and trust our Lord to conquer satan with his tempting and doubts
MaLeg (Tuesday, 30 April 2024 23:08)
Let's have faith in God evry time God is always on our side to help us.
Dadila (Wednesday, 01 May 2024 05:19)
LORD I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS IN MY HEART...
Cassandra Haughton-Clarke (Wednesday, 01 May 2024 09:57)
Praise God for the victory we have in him and we can trust him in everything.
Caree simms (Wednesday, 01 May 2024 10:11)
The Lord God is good. He is worthy. He deserve all the praise .