You have searched me, Lord,
and you know me.
2 You know when I sit and when I rise;
you perceive my thoughts from afar.
3 You discern my going out and my lying down;
you are familiar with all my ways.
4 Before a word is on my tongue
you, Lord, know it completely.
5 You hem me in behind and before,
and you lay your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too lofty for me to attain.
7 Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?
8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
if I settle on the far side of the sea,
10 even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast. (Psalm 139:1-10)
The biggest obstacle in our lives is unbelief. We often forget who our Father is. He is Jehovah, the God of creation, who rules everything. He knows everything about you. He gives life and takes it away. Your life is in His hands. And He numbers your days on earth.
He can curse or bless. No one can escape from His presence. He is always with you. This is marvelous knowledge for you, whom God has chosen as His own.
This is why renewing our faith in God each day should be of the utmost importance in our lives. We must first restore the saving faith God has given to us through Christ, who has finished everything on the cross by declaring, “It is finished” (Jn 19:30). So, consider everything in your life finished.
With this faith, let us run the race before us and never quit. Let us remove from our lives anything that would slow us down and the sin that so often makes us fall. We must never stop looking to Jesus. He is the leader of our faith, and He is the one who makes our faith complete. He suffered death on the cross. But He accepted the shame of the cross as if it were nothing because of the joy He could see waiting for Him—those whom God had appointed for eternal life. And now He is sitting at the right side of God’s throne. Let us think about Jesus, who endured such opposition from sinners so that we will not grow weary and lose heart (Heb 12:1-3).
We should also renew our faith in the power of God. This power created everything from nothing (Gen 1:1). This is the same power that raised Jesus from the dead (Eph 1:19-20). This is the power of the Word that can change everything (Ac 6:7, Ac 12:24, Ac 19:20) and heals (Heb 4:12). This is the power from above that will place us as Christ’s witnesses to the ends of the earth (Ac 1:8).
Never forget that the Holy Spirit is guiding your life (Jn 14:26-27). His hand will guide you, and His steady right hand will hold you fast wherever you are (Ps 139:10). The Holy Spirit will guide you into the truth. He will bring all things to your remembrance. He will teach you what you ought to say.
So stop worrying about anything! Start communicating with the Holy Spirit and listening to Him in prayer in all circumstances (Eph 6:18). Do not be discouraged by your shortcomings and weaknesses. Do not lean on your own strength. Rely on the power of the Holy Spirit. Stay strong in the Lord and His mighty power (Eph 6:10).
Nothing happens by accident in your life. Everything happens while God is with you. Know that God is in complete control: life, death, curse, and blessing. So nothing can be a problem. It is God who allowed every problem in your life. He is blessing you with an opportunity for you to confirm that Jesus is indeed the Christ, the solution to all your problems. Discover God’s plans in all this.
God loves you and is pleased with you because you are in Christ. You are a very special “seed” God has prepared for such a time as this (Isa 6:13). You are a “remnant” to whom God will restore everything (Zeph 2:7). By the power of the gospel, you will not only survive in any situation, but you will also thrive and conquer the world (Rom 8:37).
Cultivate spiritual strength to the point where you can stand alone. Only then will you not be intimidated by anything. Experience spiritual power until you are not envious of anything. Exercise your spiritual authority until you do not have to compromise with anything.
Become a person of faith for world evangelization. God has called you to be a good soldier of Christ. Know who you are. Be aware of all the strategies of your enemy, the devil. In the battle against the enemy, God will fill you with His mighty power. Do not get entangled by the things of the world because you now belong to God’s army. God will take care of you.
Strip off all of your civilian clothing and put on the whole armor of God. You will need them to endure hardships along the way and ultimately win. Most importantly, keep communicating with your commanding officer, Jesus Christ, in prayer. Like an athlete, follow the directions of the Holy Spirit, the Word of God. Like a hardworking farmer, persevere until the harvest season (2 Tim 2:1-7). Fight the good fight! Keep your faith alive!
Prayer. Father, I thank You for always being with me. Open my eyes to see the evil schemes of the devil. Help me realize the reasons for the spiritual battle before me. Surround me with assurance, thanksgiving, Your Word, faith, and peace from enjoying the gospel. Help me confirm Your promise of victory in prayer on every occasion and boldly proclaim the mystery of Christ to all nations. In Jesus’ name, Amen.