Latest Devotion
Finding Faith in the Fire
By: Lola Oni
Friday, October 16, 2026
These have come so that your faith of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire - may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. 1 Peter 1:7
When "life happens" it isn't always smooth sailing or an easy journey. However, Jesus says we can have His peace in the midst of life's greatest challenges (John 16:33). So, how do we find God's peace in our trials? God's Word encourages us to build ourselves up in prayer, and with faith. Our God is mighty to save, and He will deliver us if we place our trust in Him.
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my victorious righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
Those tough, challenging times are like a fire that tests and purifies our faith. These "fire" situations of life are inevitable, but they aren't constant... they usually come and go. That's why Christ followers experience an off and on cycle of spiritual warfare. But these attacks are coming from the enemy and the world, so we must fight these fires with spiritual weapons. God's Word says He has given us divine power to pull down enemy strongholds. (2 Corinthians 10:4).
Then King Nebuchadnezzar leaped to his feet in amazement and asked his advisers, “Weren’t there three men that we tied up and threw into the fire?” They replied, “Certainly, Your Majesty.” He said, “Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods.” Daniel 3:24-26
In this remarkable story, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abenego were thrown into a real, physical fire. But there was a fourth person seen in that fire, and even Nebuchadnezzar said He looked like the Son of God! Jesus was in the fire with them because God will never leave or forsake His children.
When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; Isaiah 43:2-3
God is in the fire with us to guide us to victory. When spiritual warfare is raging, lean on God. Then use the mighty weapons He has provided: His unfailing Word, prayer, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Use them to pull down the enemy's strongholds! With Jesus on your side, your faith and power are unshakable.
Have faith and trust God. Ask Him to help you stand firm no matter what "fire" comes your way.