2 Corinthians 2:14 (ESV), But thanks be unto God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.”

(KJV) “Now thanks be unto God, which always causes us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in very place.”

Let’s start today’s conversation with some helpful definitions.

Triumph: a great victory or achievement. 

Savour (fragrance): a characteristic taste or flavor, or smell, especially a pleasant one.

Faith: Complete trust pr confidence in someone (God) or something.

Challenge: (noun) a call to take part in a contest or competition. An objection or query as to the truth of something often with an implicit demand for proof.

Right now, I am dealing with several situations in my life that requires constant faith. Why? Because there is something that I can see with my eyes that are in direct conflict to that which I am trusting God for.

It is amazing that these all seem to happen just after I shared my testimony of healing a few weeks back.

This is just how the enemy tries to attack. It is as if the enemy says, “you want to tell people of God’s healing? Then here is something else to deal with.”  No worries. I choose to continue to trust God and to tell of his wonderous works at every opportunity I have. And I expect to soon share the testimony of these victories too!

The bible contains 39 versus about the just shall live by faith. The bibles also says to every man is dealt a measure of faith (Romans 12:3).  What an awesome God we serve that he gives us exactly what we need for every battle we face – Faith!

What is faith according to the scripture?

Hebrews 11:1, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

When we walk by faith (and not by sight), we are basically applying our faith to our situation. Our faith fills in the gap in place of the thing we need. If we need healing, our faith fills the gap or the hole that is left by sickness. Because faith fills the hole, we are made whole. It may not be evident right now (seen with the natural eye), but it is evident through our faith. Our healing has substance because we trust God and will only speak of the thing that as done. We see through the eyes of faith a completed work. We still feel the pain. But we refuse to let the pain win. In the presence of pain, we acknowledge that God is still in control, and we speak our miracle by faith. We do this continually, until that time when we realize that the miracle has already happened, now manifested to everyone can see and glorify God.

This is an individual and personal challenge that every believer must undertake. This is the way we are to live our lives – daily. We walk by faith continuously. 

Everything we do, say, or believe is driven by our faith. Our faith is based – has as its foundation – the work of God. We believe the bible and stand upon it by faith. We then apply those biblical principles to our daily lives.

Yes, this is a challenge. Why? Because we are constantly seeing or hearing things that would want to dispute or alter what the bible says. People will try to explain away or interpret scripture to suit their belief or lifestyle. They will try to change God to fit them rather than repenting and living a life that pleases God.

Additionally, every day we must deal with out own doubts and insecurities. We do not always guard our ears, eyes, and heart. We are not selective about what we watch or listen to on television or the internet. We have ignorantly opened ourselves to battle spirits we have allow in because of these things. It is our own actions that makes this faith walk more challenging than it needs to be.

Because of this we find ourselves sounding like the world. Talking of being woke, wanting good vibes and energy. Some even go as far as burning sage in their homes, etc. We have allowed ourselves to become confused about who we are and whose we are. When it comes to a victorious life, we should talk of faith and faith alone.

But God is faithful. He changes not. His word is sure, and his word is true, and has always been so.

We just need to get back to basics. We need to get back to the word of God. Doing so brings us to a place where we always triumph in Christ. God is faithful, he cannot deny himself (2 Timothy 2:13).

-There are so many evil influences that are at our fingertips right inside the phone in our hands. We must exercise spiritual discipline to refuse to access places that would lead us away from God.

-We must make extra effort to assemble ourselves together and attend church services. There are internet and online options, and these are great. But there is something about worshiping together with other believers. Unity. We learn and draw strength from one another.

-Choose wisely who we keep company with. They say birds of a feather flock together for a reason.

These are all challenges to our faith that we can correct or avoid without much effort al all.

We must decide to choose God over everything else.

Have a blessed day friends.

Questions, comments or concerns? Please email me at: OTP.ministries1@gmail.com.