I was grateful to read a post that rightly addresses faith, not making faith a magic wand waved at problems, but pointing to faith as a tool in life – which, by the way, is provided to us by God who grants us a measure of faith according to our need, rested on God’s faithfulness, a faith that makes us overcomers.

Jesus said, “You WILL HAVE trouble in this life.” He said that to His faith filled followers. Faith walks us through life’s storms with strength to overcome: strength to bear up under the load of the trouble and keep standing firm in Christ.

Think about it. God calls us to a stewardship. We are taught that proving ourselves good stewards of God’s good gifts makes us eligible for the privilege of being entrusted with increase for a greater stewardship. When we take the measure of faith God gives us and use it rightly as an overcomer, our measure of faith increases, like a mustard seed grows into a tree.

As I read this devotional provided by Believer’s Victory Church, thought of Job came. God pointed Job out to Satan as a righteous man. Satan accused Job of only being righteous because God was so good to him and protected him. “Take it all away and he’ll curse You,” said he. Proof of Job’s faith in God became evident through the storm. God gives us opportunities to overcome so others see the light of our faith in the work of God on our behalf, thus being drawn to learn what we know that helps us brave the challenges of life.

Thank You, Lord, for using me for Your glory and making me an overcomer in Christlikeness. Thank You for the challenges in life that have worked my faith muscles and made them strong so I can stand firm for You in the storm.

“Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
‭‭James‬ ‭1:2-4‬ ‭‬‬

“In all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭8:37‬ ‭‬‬