The heartbeat of
Parts 1 and 2 of this writing is to remind Christians that a personal
relationship with God involves more than attending church on Sunday mornings,
midweek services, and giving thanks for meals at the dinner table. We must
never forget that all born-again believers are children of the Most High
God—the Creator of all things—the Great I AM. There is none greater than God
Almighty.
God’s children
walk in a level of power and authority unlike any other people on earth because
of who they are in Christ Jesus. Yet few step out in faith to experience and
truly know what was endowed to them at the Cross of Calvary.
A Christian’s
God-given potential often wanes because of fear. Many hesitate to move forward
in the power of God to claim victories in the name of Jesus. Feelings of
inadequacy can prohibit them from doing God’s will. Yet God performed miracles
through individuals who relied fully on Him.
Each of these
individuals was an army of one, a reality that can still be experienced today
if Christians would believe that miracles are for today—not only for Jesus’
disciples or a chosen few. Battles are won when men and women of God step into
action, standing secure in Jesus and moving in the power His shed blood
afforded them, while wearing the whole armor of God (Ephesians 6:10–18).
The stories shared
in Part 1 speak of obedient children of God who heard His voice and acted upon
it. They allowed Him to lead them into all truth, becoming an army of one
because they trusted God rather than pushing their own agendas or relying on
self-sufficiency. They remembered whose they were and the relationship they
shared with their heavenly Father.
God desires that
His children become warriors of the faith in today’s world—a world in desperate
need of an ark of safety, Jesus Christ. God’s Word declares, “We are more than
conquerors through Christ who strengthens us.” The Holy Spirit dwells within every
believer, equipping them to defeat any foe while performing mighty works for
the Lord.
Christians today
can succeed just as those in Scripture did, because it is the same God at work
now who accompanied godly men of the past. There is nothing a Christian cannot
accomplish when walking in the power of Almighty God.
I understand how
difficult it can be to step forward when standing alone—I’ve been there,
sometimes frozen with fear. Relying on faith as our shield while confronting
the enemy on life’s battlefield is not easy.
When facing wicked
powers of darkness that roar like ferocious beasts, it takes Holy Spirit
stamina and perseverance to stand firm. It is easy to focus on our weaknesses,
especially when Satan whispers lies that we are too weak to confront him.
But these are
empty words meant to derail God’s purposes. We must see the so-called giant
through God’s eyes—nothing more than smoke and mirrors. Satan is a defeated foe
because of the blood Jesus shed on the cross.
With the Lord at
our side, we can stand nose to nose and toe to toe with any challenge because
of who we are in God. All of God’s children can proclaim victory when they
declare, “I rebuke all fear, because I am a child of Almighty God.”
All power is in
the name of Jesus—to proclaim healing, freedom from bondage, and obedience to
whatever God places on our hearts. It is not our reputation on the line when we
step out in faith. We become an army of one when we obey God’s direction.
God’s Word is
true. When He promises something, we can trust that He will fulfill it. Then we
leave it in His hands. He is sovereign—omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent.
It is the power of
Jesus’ name that moves mountains through the faith God gave us at salvation.
Great works await those who walk in the Spirit, take God at His Word, and
invoke the name of Jesus. This confidence grows through prayer and
supplication, teaching us to recognize and know His voice.
(John 10:27), “My
sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.”
We are mighty warriors when we invoke the name of Jesus and walk in God’s statutes. “Greater is He that is within us than he that is in the world.” We must not fear, but trust God for miraculous outcomes.
(Joshua 1:9),
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and
courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be
discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Satan often
attacks our thinking through the five senses—sight, hearing, touch, smell, and
taste—trying to distort reality and weaken faith.
He convinces us
that obstacles are too large, that we cannot discern God’s voice, that we
cannot feel God’s presence, or that victory will never be tasted because of
doubt. His goal is to steal from God’s children the knowledge of their
birthright and divine authority.
This authority was
established at the cross when Jesus conquered death, hell, and the grave. In
Him, mountains move when God deems it necessary.
I can only imagine
what could happen if every Christian focused on their God-given gifts and their
“sixth sense”—the mind of Christ. “I can do all things through Christ who
strengthens me.” If God stands with us as He did with Gideon’s three hundred,
David, Moses, Noah, and Joshua, whom shall we fear?
The sky truly is
the limit when Christians demand fear step aside and faith move forward. Those
desiring a closer walk with God will become warriors when they learn to
recognize the quiet resonance of His voice. They become an army of one when the
Holy Spirit grants courage to move into new territories of ministry.
I look forward to
being one who steps out in faith to live out these truths. I want to be an army
of one in God’s army—full of faith, boldness, and obedience.
It is my heartfelt
desire to hear God’s voice more clearly, recognize its texture, and move forward with courage in the name
of Jesus—knowing I am never standing alone.
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Written by,
Papa Boyd
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