1 John 5:4 – “For whatsoever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith.”
Faith is not just a Christian virtue—it is your divine weapon of victory. The battles of life are not fought with swords or spears, but with steadfast faith in God. And because Satan understands this, he targets your faith—not just your money, your marriage, or your job. He is after the anchor of your victory: your unwavering belief in God’s goodness, power, and promise.
The Enemy’s Strategy: Aiming at Your Faith
Satan knows that if your faith fails, you become vulnerable. That’s why Jesus told Peter in Luke 22:31-32,
“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not.”
Notice: Jesus didn’t pray that Peter wouldn’t face trials. He prayed that Peter’s faith would not fail. Why? Because as long as your faith is intact, you will rise again!
The devil often uses successive blows: financial troubles, betrayal, sickness, delay, confusion, unanswered prayers—all designed to wear out your faith. As Daniel 7:25 says,
“And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High…”
But you must guard your faith like your life depends on it—because it does!
God Never Promised a Life Without Pain
Contrary to what some may preach today, Christianity is not a pain-free journey. God never promised us a life without storms, but He did promise to be with us in the storm.
Jesus said in John 16:33:
“In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
He didn’t say “might”—He said “shall.” But we are to be of good cheer, because we have an overcoming faith—faith that stands even in the face of death, disappointment, and delay.
Faith in the Midst of Suffering: The Testimony of the Saints
Throughout Scripture, those who walked closest with God were not strangers to pain:
- Abraham had to wait 25 years for Isaac, the promised son (Genesis 21:1-2). Yet he “staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strong in faith…” (Romans 4:20).
- Job, a righteous man, lost everything. His wealth, children, health—but not his faith. He cried out in Job 13:15,
“Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him…”
- Paul, the apostle of grace, was imprisoned, beaten, shipwrecked, stoned, and left for dead—yet he declared in 2 Timothy 4:7,
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”
If they could hold on to faith despite such adversity, so can you!
God’s Promises in the Storm
While God doesn’t promise a life free of trials, He promises:
Strength for the day – Isaiah 40:29:
“He gives power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increases strength.”
Comfort for the tears – 2 Corinthians 1:3-4:
“The God of all comfort… comforts us in all our tribulation.”
Light for the way – Psalm 119:105:
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
A glorious end – Jeremiah 29:11:
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you… thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
Heaven at last – John 14:1-3:
“Let not your heart be troubled… I go to prepare a place for you.”
When Faith is Tested, Stand Still
There will be moments when your prayers seem unanswered, your path unclear, your future uncertain, and your strength almost gone. In those moments, have faith in God.
- Have faith like Abraham who believed against hope.
- Have faith like the three Hebrew boys who said in Daniel 3:17-18,
“Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us… But if not… we will not bow.”
- Have faith like Joseph, who was thrown into the pit, falsely accused, imprisoned—but eventually made Prime Minister. He held on because God’s dreams never die!
- Have faith like David, who declared in Psalm 27:13,
“I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.”
When You Can’t Trace His Hand, Trust His Heart
There will be days you don’t understand why things are happening. But God calls us not to understand Him—but to trust Him.
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5
When the fog of life obscures your vision—have faith in God.
When your tears become your food day and night—have faith in God.
When your back is against the wall—have faith in God.
Faith Will Carry You to the Shore
Like a seasoned naval captain guiding a ship through a storm, God will lead you safely to the other side. Remember Jonah, who ran from God, but even in the belly of the fish, God preserved him and gave him a second chance (Jonah 2:1-10).
He who preserved Daniel in the lion’s den, who walked with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fire, who gave Hannah a child after years of barrenness, will surely not abandon you.
Faith is Your Victory
Your faith is not fragile—it is forged in the fires of adversity. It is a weapon, a shield, a voice, and a banner. You overcome not by might, not by power, but by your faith in God.
So hold on and hold out. Satan may roar, the storm may rage, people may disappoint—but God is faithful.
“Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.” – Hebrews 10:35
Let your song be like Habakkuk’s, in Habakkuk 3:17-19:
“Though the fig tree shall not blossom… yet will I rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. The Lord God is my strength…”
DO NOT ALLOW SATAN DRAIN YOUR FAITH.
Feed your faith with the Word.
Guard your faith with prayer.
Strengthen your faith through fellowship.
Use your faith in trials.
And finish your race by faith.
He who called you is faithful—and He will do it! 1 Thessalonians 5:24
Prayer:
- Oh Lord, in the face of trials of life, do not let my faith fail me in the name of Jesus Christ.
- Oh Lord, do not allow Satan in his craftiness to drain my faith in the name of Jesus Christ.
- Oh Lord, when I am tempted, my faith will not fail me in the name of Jesus Christ.
- I renew the strength of my faith in Your word in the name of Jesus Christ.