Come Out of Your Trial Stronger

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. ---1 Timothy 6:13


It has been said, “I thought when a person operated in faith, he wouldn’t have any problems” No, that’s what faith is FOR – to help you overcome the enemy when he attacks you with problems.

A man came to one minister and said, “I want you to pray I’ll never have any more trouble with the devil.” The minister said, “Do you want me to pray you will die?” You can count on it—the enemy will come with tests and trials. He is trying to steal, kill and destroy everything good in your life. (John 10:10) As long as we live here on this side of heaven, we will have trouble with God’s enemy, the devil.

What does the devil do? He tries to stir up negative circumstances, symptoms, thoughts, imaginations and trials. He does anything he can to discourage us and make us quit. I’m not speaking doom and gloom; I’m just saying we may as well face the fact that life on this earth won’t be a “bed of roses.”

Even though we are Christians, problems will come to us in life. But we aren’t supposed to hide, bury our heads in the sand or run in fear and cry, “Oh, God, what am I going to do now?”

We need to stay scriptural. Notice I didn’t say religious. Religion doesn’t keep us safe, healed, or protected from spiritual influences. By being scriptural, we use scriptures to do battle. Then every time symptoms, temptations, tests or trials come along, we’ll get a silly grin on our faces and say, “Glory to God! Here’s one more chance for me to flex my faith muscles. I’ll come out of this stronger.”

Your GOOD confession during your difficulties will make the devil back off and run in the opposite direction. There may be residue left after the test or trial, but continue the good confession of your faith and let others know how God is working on your behalf.

Then, the next time the devil comes after you, you’ll be stronger and he won’t work as hard because he knows from past experience that you know your scriptures and have confidence that God will do what He says He will do.

Confession: I’ve been redeemed from Satan’s control. Difficulties in life will not destroy my body, my mind or my emotions. I am more than a conqueror and know that the devil is defeated through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. I will stand firm in the storms, fight the good fight of faith and will give a good confession to those around me.