October 30, 2024
My dearly beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet and bless you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May the Lord bless you all. Take with me and read from the book of Psalms 18:29, “For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall.”
At times, even when we walk in truth and sincerity for the Lord, we may be pushed into an army. Though Daniel was honest before the Lord, he was thrown into the lion’s den, which represents facing a hostile force. Sometimes, when we stand for truth and fight for what is right, we may have to face hardships, such as being put in jail, experiencing some kind of trouble, or being transferred to another location. I’ve heard people say, “I don’t take bribes. Because of me, others cannot take bribes either. Because of this, they have sent me into exile, to a place where there is no water.” I’ve heard people share such struggles.
These people, walking in truth, are often pressed into difficult situations, just as Daniel was thrown into the den. But God tied the mouths of the lions, and Daniel was able to come out safely in the morning. This verse assures us, “For by thee I have run through a troop.” This means that if we go in the strength of God, we can pass through any opposing force safely. If you, too, have been fighting for truth and the good of others and have found yourself facing opposition, take heart. Today, the Lord says, “You will leap over the wall.” All those who opposed you, all those enemies, will be brought under your feet. All weapons formed against you will be canceled, and the Lord will come to your aid. As you fight for a good cause, the good Lord will support and help you. You will receive the counsel of God, and He will do great things in your life.
Today, let’s look at a powerful testimony. Since this concerns a family, I won’t mention names. A sister wrote this testimony, saying, “To seize my property, my own brother tried everything he could. He turned my son against me, taking control of him and causing me much grief and confusion. At this time, I listened to Brother Stephen’s program daily. One day, Brother Stephen shared a message, ‘The Lord who fights for His children,’ and gave a Word from Isaiah 49:25, ‘For I will contend with him that contends with you, and I will save your children.’ I held on to that verse and began to pray. By God’s grace and Brother Stephen’s prayer, my son, after a long time, spoke to me. A relative had explained to my son the sacrifices I had made for him, and his heart softened. Today, he has reunited with our family. Not only that, by the grace of God, I was able to build a house in our original place, and we have now peacefully moved in. I thank the Lord for this miracle and have sent an offering to God’s Love Ministries in gratitude.”
The sister’s own brother had tried to take her property, using her son as a tool to do so. But through prayer and God’s promise, her son returned to her, and she now has a new home. This testimony assures us that, if you are facing similar struggles in your family, the Lord will work a miracle for you as well.
Prayer: Dear Lord, we thank You. Just as You gave this auspicious word, we come before You today. Lord, in case Your children are caught in difficult situations because of their commitment to You — whether they are facing cases, debts, diseases, curses, captivity, or other hardships — may You bring them deliverance. As we heard in the testimony, Lord, restore any children who have been led astray, bringing them back to their parents. Thank You for being a God of deliverance. As You did for this sister, may You enable them to overcome every obstacle and lead them to a place of peace and prosperity. In Jesus’ name, we pray.
Amen.
