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Philippians 4:13 ‘I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.’
DAILY READING; Revelation 1; Nehemiah 1-2; Psalm 96
Few years ago, a TV commercial featuring Mike Tyson returning the piece of Evander Holyfield’s ear he bit off became an instant hit.
In the advert, Tyson turned up at Holyfield’s door, presenting him with a small box.
‘I’m sorry, Evander,’ Tyson says. ‘It’s your ear, I kept that in formaldehyde.’
The piece of the ear Mike Tyson was “supposedly” returning, was bitten off in 1997 during their heavyweight world title fight in Las Vegas. In the third round of the fight, Mike Tyson lost control and bit off the top of Holyfield’s ear. It became one of the most bizarre and most iconic moments in boxing history, which eventually led to Mike Tyson being disqualified.
However, it was also an event that attested to the triumphing power of faith. Before the fight hardly anyone gave Evander Holyfield a chance, yet he remained confident in his belief that God would help him win. The news Media laughed at his outrageous faith and many believed he was only fooling himself.
Evander was so mocked because his opponent at that time, Mike Tyson, was the most feared and fiercest fighter in the boxing world, who had remained undefeated. But though it was clearly a David and Goliath situation, Evander shocked and surprised everyone by winning the first fight.
It was during the rematch, that a frustrated Mike Tyson, then bit off Evander’s ear. Years later the two men reconciled and became friends and the TV commercial about their 1997 face-off became an instant hit.
Evander’s faith that led to his victory has continued to inspire many people to know that God still does the impossible. Evander’s faith made him to emerge as the only boxer in history to win the undisputed championship in two weight classes in the three belt era and also the only four-time world heavyweight champion.
As far as destiny is concerned, it is to everyone according to his faith. Faith is the master key to a world of unlimited possibilities. Through faith we are able to see the invisible, dare the impossible, and do the incredible.
This is why we don’t become intimidated by the size of any obstacle. In fact, the bigger the test, the sweeter our testimony.
Faith is the key to our victories.
The tests and trials of life are not the issue; what matters most is our ability to react to them in faith. Our faith is the victory that overcomes the world.
Certainly, through Christ we can do all things and with solid faith in God, every test can be turned into our testimony.
Sometimes, tests are necessary examinations for our next levels in life.
Our life will be void of miracles if there were no obstacles.
Therefore, just as a student reads and prepares to pass an examination for the next class, we diligently study the Word and build up our faith to overcome and move to our next levels in life.
The strength of your faith is directly related to your depth in God’s Word. When we believe God’s Word, it births supernatural ability in us that can supersede any natural law.
Today, if perhaps you are facing an overwhelming situation in your health, finances, or relationships, learn to acquire the faith to overcome through in-depth study of the Word.
Refuse to magnify the negative circumstance, but rather magnify God through giving Him worthy praise.
Truly, your faith can alter your fate. As you stay in faith and keep giving glory to God, things will start turning around in your favor. Suddenly, those tests will turn into testimonies and the obstacles will become miracles.
PRAYER: Lord, Please help me to pay the price of spending quality time in Your Word so that my faith can be strengthened to see You at work in my situation. I Thank You Lord for always exceeding my expectations in Jesus Name.
QUOTE;
When you are living and walking in the supernatural everything natural becomes subservient to you – WORDBITE 222..