26/08/2026
*FACE IT AND WIN*
*Wednesday, August 26th, 2026*
*Pastor Chris Oyakhileme DSc DSc DD*
*Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4).*
In Christianity, youâre not called to run from challenges but to face them and win. Many have assumed that once they become Christians, life should be completely free of challenges. So when they face difficulties, they begin to wonder, âWhy do I still have problems? Why do I feel pain? Why doesnât everything change immediately when I pray?â But that thinking misses an important truth about the Christian life. Itâs a journey.
If there are no challenges to your faith, then your faith canât work. Faith is proven, exercised, and perfected in the face of opposition. Life isnât defined by how smooth things are; youâre promoted through the tests you overcome. It brings to mind the words of the Master in Revelation 2:26: _*âAnd he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations.â*_
You donât advance without the tests of life. Even in ministry, great success doesnât happen overnight. There are stages, experiences, and victories that position you for greater responsibility. Sometimes, God allows you to face certain situations, not for defeat, but for your victory. He knows youâll win because He knows what Heâs put inside you. When you win, youâre decorated for more. Thatâs the divine pattern.
So, donât crumble under pressure; donât give in to fear or frustration; stand firm. Declare like Paul, _*âBut none of these things move meâŚâ*_ (Acts 20:24); You're more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37). Learn to look the adversary in the face and declare, âNo matter what you do, Iâm a victor in Christ Jesus. Greater is He that is in me than he thatâs in the world.â
It makes no difference what you face; you have the comfort of God in your spirit and the consolation of the Holy Ghost. He reminds you continually to go on and win, knowing that every challenge is an opportunity for you to triumph. No wonder He says, _*âMy brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptationsâ*_ (James 1:2).
*PRAYER*
Dear Father, thank you for the victory youâve given me in Christ Jesus. I stand strong in faith, declaring your Word with boldness. I refuse to be moved by circumstances, for greater is He thatâs in me than he thatâs in the world. I walk in strength, dominion and power today, in Jesusâ Name. Amen.
*FURTHER STUDY*
*ââRomans 8:37 KJV*
Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
*ââ2 Corinthians 2:14 KJV*
Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
*DAILY SCRIPTURE READING*
*1-Year Bible Reading Plan*
1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1 & Psalms 139-141
*2-Year Bible Reading Plan*
Colossians 3:1-11 & Jeremiah 12