Overcoming Challenges With Faith
Overcoming Challenges With Faith
Today, we will pray that God will give us the grace to overcome challenges through faith. Without faith it is impossible to please God. Challenges will always come, but if you don’t have the faith to overcome those challenges, the challenges can consume you. God never promised that you will not pass through waters. He however promised to be with you when you pass through waters. Take note of the word “when”. He said “when” and not “if.” This shows that passing through the waters is automatic for everyone. The difference between the believers and the unbelievers is the presence of God. God is always with you when you pass through the waters, but do you have enough faith to be conscious of His presence and receive your breakthrough. You need faith to overcome life challenges.
Faith: Your Ally in Overcoming Challenges
God also promised to be with us when we pass through the fire. He did not promise you that you will not pass through the fire. However, you can pass through the fire and the fire will not consume you. Why, because God guarantees us His presence when we pass through the fire. Fire has the capacity to consume. However, the fire did not consume the three Hebrews when they passed through the fire. The Son of God came right into their midst in that fire. You can walk freely in the fire if you have faith. The three Hebrews had faith that God would deliver them from the fire and God honored their faith.
There was a time when the disciples and Jesus were inside the ship and they experienced a storm. Jesus was sleeping in the midst of the storm. The storm was not even afraid of the presence of Jesus. It came despite the fact that Jesus was in the ship. The disciples did not have enough faith to overcome this challenge. They cried unto Jesus for help. Ordinarily, Jesus was expecting them to rebuke the storm and the storm would have become calm. That was exactly what Jesus did, He rebuked the storm and there was a great calm. However, Jesus told the disciples that they had little faith.
Triumphing Over Adversity Through Faith
Are you also shivering and fainting because of the storm? You can overcome all forms of challenges through faith. You can speak the Word of faith to that storm and it will listen to you. Joshua spoke to the Sun and the Moon and they listened to him. Elijah commanded fire from heaven and the fire fell. God used Moses to part the sea by the use of an ordinary rod. There is no challenge that you can not overcome if you have faith in God. As we pray today, I pray that God will give you the grace to overcome all challenges through faith in Jesus’ name.
Examples of Those Who Overcame Challenges Through Faith In The Bible
The Bible is filled with stories of individuals who overcame significant challenges through their faith in God. Here are a few examples:
-
Abraham
Abraham faced numerous challenges, including being asked to leave his homeland and later being tested by God to sacrifice his son Isaac. His unwavering faith in God’s promises saw him become the father of many nations (Genesis 12-25).
-
Joseph
Sold into slavery by his brothers, falsely accused, and imprisoned, Joseph maintained his faith in God throughout his trials. His faith and integrity eventually led to his rise as the second most powerful man in Egypt, saving many lives during a severe famine (Genesis 37-50).
-
Moses
Moses overcame numerous obstacles, from his initial reluctance to lead the Israelites out of Egypt to dealing with their frequent complaints and disobedience. His faith in God’s guidance helped him lead the Israelites to the brink of the Promised Land (Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy).
-
David
As a young shepherd, David faced the giant Goliath with faith in God’s power. Despite facing numerous challenges, including being pursued by King Saul, David’s faith in God helped him become one of Israel’s greatest kings (1 Samuel 17-31, 2 Samuel).
-
Job
Job experienced immense suffering, losing his wealth, children, and health. Despite his profound anguish, he maintained his faith in God and was eventually restored and blessed even more abundantly (Book of Job).
-
Daniel
Daniel faced the challenge of maintaining his faith in a foreign land where idol worship was prevalent. His unwavering faith in God protected him from the lions’ den and enabled him to interpret dreams and visions, earning him high positions in the Babylonian and Persian empires (Book of Daniel).
-
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
These three young men refused to bow down to King Nebuchadnezzar’s golden image, even when threatened with death in a fiery furnace. Their faith in God delivered them from the flames, unharmed (Daniel 3).
-
Esther
Queen Esther risked her life to save her people from a decree calling for their extermination. Her faith and courage led to the deliverance of the Jews in Persia (Book of Esther).
-
Paul
The Apostle Paul faced numerous hardships, including imprisonment, beatings, and shipwrecks. Despite these trials, his faith in Christ drove him to spread the Gospel across the Roman Empire (Acts, Pauline Epistles).
-
Mary, the Mother of Jesus
Mary faced societal shame and potential rejection when she accepted God’s call to bear Jesus. Her faith and obedience played a crucial role in God’s redemptive plan (Gospels, particularly Luke 1-2).
These individuals exemplify how faith in God can provide strength, guidance, and deliverance in the face of adversity.
Prayer Points:
- Father, I thank you for giving me the grace to overcome challenges through faith. Lord, I pray that just as you made Abraham a father of many nations and helped him to overcome the challenges of childbirth, I will overcome all challenges by my faith in Jesus’ name.
Genesis 17:5 (NIV)
No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations.
2. Father, I thank you for giving me the grace to overcome all challenges through faith. Lord, I pray that just like you gave Abraham and Sarah a child in their old age, you will remember me and deliver me from all challenges in Jesus’ name.
Genesis 18:10 (NIV)
Then one of them said, “I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife will have a son.” Now Sarah was listening at the entrance to the tent, which was behind him.
3. Father, I pray that you will give me the faith to overcome all forms of challenges. Lord, I pray that you will fulfill all your promises for my life as I believe in you in Jesus’ name.
Genesis 21:2 (NIV)
Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised him.
Rising Above Challenges with Faith
4. Father, I receive the grace to overcome all challenges through faith. Lord, I receive the grace to completely obey your Words despite the challenges or circumstances just like Abraham did. Father, I receive the power to constantly have faith in your Word in Jesus’ name.
Hebrews 11:17-19 (NIV)
By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, 18 even though God had said to him, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.” 19 Abraham reasoned that God could even raise the dead, and so in a manner of speaking he did receive Isaac back from death.
5. Father, I thank you for giving me the grace to overcome challenges through faith. Lord, I command every storm in my life to become calm right now in the name of Jesus. Father, I pray that you will increase my faith to be able to overcome all challenges in Jesus’ name.
Matthew 8:23-27 (NIV)
Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!”
26 He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. 27 The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!”
6. Father, I thank you for the grace to overcome all challenges through faith. Lord, I pray that just like you gave Job the grace to maintain his faith in you in the face of challenges, you will empower me to constantly have faith to overcome all challenges in Jesus’ name
Job 14:14 (NIV)
If a man dies, shall he live again? All the days of my hard service I will wait, till my change comes.
Facing Challenges with Unwavering Faith
7. Father, I pray for the grace to overcome challenges through faith. Lord, I pray that just like Joseph have faith in you that what you have shown to him in the dream will come to pass despite all the challenges he faced, I pray that I will also overcome all challenges through faith in Jesus’ name.
Genesis 40:14-15 (NIV)
But remember me when it is well with you, and please show kindness to me; make mention of me to Pharaoh, and get me out of this house. 15 For indeed I was stolen away from the land of the Hebrews; and also I have done nothing here that they should put me into the dungeon.”
8. Father, I pray that you will give me the grace to overcome all challenges through faith. Lord, I pray that you will destroy every force that is militating against my victory in Jesus’ name. I will overcome all challenges through faith in Jesus’ name.
Joshua 10:12-13 (NIV)
Then Joshua spoke to the Lord in the day when the Lord delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel:“Sun, stand still over Gibeon; And Moon, in the Valley of Aijalon.” 13 So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, till the people had revenge upon their enemies.Is this not written in the Book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and did not hasten to go down for about a whole day.
9. Father, I pray that you will give me the grace to overcome all challenges through faith in Jesus’ name. Lord, I pray that just as you gave Mary the grace to overcome her challenges, i will also overcome all challenges through faith in Jesus’ name
Luke 1:35-38 (NIV)
And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God. 36 Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren.
37 For with God nothing will be impossible.” 38 Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.
10. Father, I pray for the grace to overcome all challenges through faith. Lord, I pray that just as you gave David victory over Goliath because he had faith in you, I will defeat all my giants through faith in Jesus’ name.
1 Samuel 17:45-47 (NIV)
Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 46 This day the Lord will deliver you into my hand, and I will strike you and take your head from you. And this day I will give the carcasses of the camp of the Philistines to the birds of the air and the wild beasts of the earth, that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.
47 Then all this assembly shall know that the Lord does not save with sword and spear; for the battle is the Lord’s, and He will give you into our hands.”
11. Father, I pray that you will give me the grace to overcome all challenges through faith. Lord, I pray that just like you gave Moses the grace and the faith to overcome the challenge of crossing the Red Sea, I pray that you will make a way for me where there is no way in Jesus’ name. Father, I pray that you will make a path for me in the mighty waters and I will overcome all challenges through faith in Jesus’ name.
Exodus 14:13-16 (NIV)
And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. 14 The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.”
15 And the Lord said to Moses, “Why do you cry to Me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward. 16 But lift up your rod, and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it. And the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea.
Be A Part of Night of Divine Encounter
To be a part of the corporate prayers, Early Morning Cry, stream live on our website from 29th June to 5th July, 2024 from 5am MST to 6am MST. Also join us online between 7 pm -10 pm MST on Friday, 5th July, 2024 for our Night of Divine Encounter through our Church’s Website or through our Facebook, Twitter page or YouTube channel.
Are you interested in being a member of BKCC? Fill out this form “I’m New” and we will reach out to you. Will you like to serve by volunteering in BKCC? Fill out this form ” volunteer” and we will get in touch with you. Will you like to support the work of God in BKCC? Visit the “Give” session of our website and see how you can support. You can also share your testimony by sending an email to [email protected]
Check Out NODE Instructions:
166 Countries Reached In 2023 Via BKCC Website
Matthew 24:14 (KJV)
“And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.”
By the grace of God, we were able to reach 166 Countries via BKCC Website in 2023. We can all participate in the mandate that Jesus Christ gave us. He told us to preach the gospel by starting from our Jerusalem to Judea, to Samaria and to the end of the earth. This is Global Evangelism.
How can you participate in Online evangelism in 2024. Visit our website and spread the good news by sharing our prayer blogs, podcast, sermons and other articles on your social media platforms. You can use the social media sharing buttons on our blog sessions. Let us spread the good news to the end of the earth.
