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(2026.01.19 · The Encouragement of the Holy Spirit)
When you face difficult challenges, when the enemy seems to surround you on every side, do not be afraid—stand your ground. Set your mind on the Almighty, the Most High God. His power has no limits; nothing is impossible for Him. Think about everything recorded in Scripture—about what God has done, how He rescued people from the hands of their enemies, how He led them into battle, and how He helped those who belonged to Him. Because of this, step forward in faith. The One who goes before you is the Almighty God. God is the commander of our battles. Victory or defeat is not decided by people, but by God. The key to victory is whether God is with us, and whether we are willing to follow His leading in obedience.
Do not lose heart, and do not be shaken by the strength of the enemy you face. No matter how big or small the battle is, stand tall and stay firm, because the One you rely on is the Mighty One—your God. God is the Most High; all things were created by Him, and everything that exists is under His authority. Do not rely on your own judgment to decide how to fight the battle, and do not decide on your own whether you should fight it or not. Understand this: battles do not happen without purpose. Whatever comes from God carries His will. God allows these situations to happen in order to refine us, to help us grow, to move us away from living by the flesh, and to shape us into spiritually strong people. So face every battle with courage, rely on the Lord to overcome in the fight, and share in the glory of victory with Him.
Battles that come from God also serve to reveal who truly belongs to Him. Some people pull back as soon as the battle begins; they lose faith and even choose to run away. But others understand that this is a battle they cannot avoid—it must be faced and endured. Even though fear may be present at the start, they know how limited human strength is. They also know that life itself, and everything people can gain, is held in God’s hands. They understand that victory depends on God, not on human ability. So from the very beginning of the battle, they hand over full control to the Lord. They stay close to Him, follow Him closely, trust Him fully, and wait quietly in His presence. In the midst of the battle, they do not complain or lose heart. Even in weakness, they continue to pray. Because they rely on the Lord, they are able to face the battle with courage.
We are called to shift our focus from the visible, physical battles we experience, to see the spiritual battles behind them. Through the trials He allows, God turns our hearts back to Himself. He teaches us to let Him reign, to rely on Him, and to follow Him wholeheartedly. Through this process, a reverent fear of God grows within us. As we walk through trials, we should continually examine ourselves: Is our faith in God genuine? Are we living according to His instructions? Are we walking in line with the truth of Scripture? Is our life becoming more mature through the trials we experience?
Before every trial is fully completed—no matter how long it lasts—we must live by faith and place everything completely into the hands of the Lord who saves and redeems us. We are to rely on Him wholeheartedly, wait patiently, continue in prayer, and humbly seek His mercy and His presence. Hold firmly to faith and obedience. In every trial, choose to stand with God. Let Him be our commander, leading us in spiritual warfare, shaping us into a victorious and refined remnant—a people set apart and belonging to God.
Scripture
1 Samuel
Chapter 17 Verse 47
“And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear:
for the battle is the LORD’s, and he will give you into our hands.”
Isaiah
Chapter 30 Verses 18–21
“And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you,
and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you:
for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.
For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem: thou shalt weep no more:
he will be very gracious unto thee at the voice of thy cry;
when he shall hear it, he will answer thee.
And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity, and the water of affliction,
yet shall not thy teachers be removed into a corner any more,
but thine eyes shall see thy teachers:
And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying,
This is the way, walk ye in it,
when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.”
Exodus
Chapter 14 Verses 13–14
“And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still,
and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day:
for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day,
ye shall see them again no more for ever.
The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”
2 Corinthians
Chapter 10 Verses 3–5
“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God
to the pulling down of strong holds;)
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing
that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God,
and bringing into captivity every thought
to the obedience of Christ.”
Psalms
Chapter 46 Verses 7–11
“The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
Come, behold the works of the LORD,
what desolations he hath made in the earth.
He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth;
he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder;
he burneth the chariot in the fire.
Be still, and know that I am God:
I will be exalted among the heathen,
I will be exalted in the earth.
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.”
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How do I pray?(the right prayer) ( Many popular methods of prayer are wrong;The name of God, “Jesus ” carries power, and it must be spoken in the very first sentence of your prayer.
Kneel with humility
Close your eyes to concentrate.
The first sentence should begin by saying, “In the name of the Lord Jesus I pray.”
Then
Praise the Lord by saying, “Hallelujah!”“Praise the Lord Jesus!”
Spend time to speak with God from your heart and ask Him to fill you with the Holy Spirit.
Conclude your prayer with, “Amen.”
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