Latest Devotion
Victorious in Battle
By: Lola Oni
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. Psalm 20:7
Our world is not devoid of conflict, and it is apparent in many aspects of life. We see conflicts and battles in the bible, and the advancement of God's Kingdom has always faced opposition. I love this famous saying about conflict: "there can be no victory without a battle". Conflict can be tough, but when we put our trust in God, He will lead us to victory.
I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you may have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33
But the absence of trouble doesn't necessarily mean we'll have peace. The truth is, we'll never find true peace without God's presence. In His Word, God promises to give us His peace in every situation. He also promises to fight our battles for us, and they could be physical, emotional, or spiritual.
As Christ followers, our weapons for warfare aren't carnal, they are spiritual. But they also have divine power to demolish every stronghold (2 Corinthians 10:4). We can do nothing in our own power or ability, but when the God of the universe is on our side, the outcome of our battles is predetermined.
Our two most important weapons are God's Word (our sword) and our prayers. But remember, many of the battles we will face originate in our mind. Satan loves to attack our thoughts, so we must always be ready to resist his attacks. God's Word tells us we must be aware of his schemes to prevent him from disrupting God's work in our lives (2 Corinthians 2:11). We must always make sure that our thoughts and feelings are aligned with God's Word if we want to be victorious in our battles.
...at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow, in the heaven and on the earth and under the earth and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:10
Are you fully equipped for battle? Are you wearing the whole armor of God that is described in Ephesians 6:13-17? Stand firm, God's unchanging truth will give you strength. Your battle may be long and difficult, but do not grow weary because His divine power is best displayed when our human strength is failing.
No matter how big our battles seem, the Lord has the final say. His plans stand forever (Psalm 33:11) and He never loses a battle. Lean on Jesus in every situation... He is our savior, our fortress, and our deliverer!