“A Prophetic Word” Day 50: Our faith brings victory over the world.

“For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome. For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?”

1 John 5:3-5 ESV

In Hebrews 11, the “Hall of Fame of Faith,” in referencing Enoch, a concise definition is given of what faith really is:

“By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because God had taken him. Now before he was taken he was commended as having pleased God. And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”

Hebrews 11:5-6 ESV

There it is: Faith is believing what God has said about Himself and what God has said He would do for us, His promises. We actually can come to share in the divine nature by believing the promises God has made to us through Jesus Christ.

“His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.”

2 Peter 1:3-4 ESV

Faith does not simply bring victory. Faith is victory. Faith is the position of victory. Faith is the assurance of victory. Faith is victory NOW. As Paul instructed, using our Faith as a shield helps us to fend off even the weapons the enemy of our soul would use against us.

“In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;”

Ephesians 6:16 ESV

Now, our faith may not cause us to be translated from this world to the next, but it can help us live in this world as one who has already been given the victory! We can live a lifestyle of victory rather than dragging ourselves through this world as if we are uncertain of how it will all end for us. As Jesus instructed: We can be of good cheer as one who has already overcome. And that is what immediately happens from the moment we put our faith in the work of Jesus Christ!

Peace to you.

Jesus is coming! Get ready for Him!