1 John 5:4 ‘For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.’

• DAILY READING : Luke 11:1-28; Genesis 19; Psalm 12

On January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 carrying 155 people took off from LaGuardia airport, New York,  on what was a routine flight. At first everything appeared fine as the plane continued climbing. But then, only two minutes after the plane took off, there was sudden mayhem. The plane ran into a flock of geese. The plane was  traveling 316 feet per second and could not avoid the birds. And so for the next few seconds the pilots helplessly stared out of the cockpit as the birds struck their plane. They could feel and hear the thumps and thuds as the birds hit the plane, followed by a shuddering, and then a rumbling sound coming from the engines. Some of the birds had gone into the engine, and soon there was a large explosion, followed by the smell of roasted birds that filled the cabin. Soon the pilots felt the engines stopping. The birds had knocked out both engines of the plane, creating near total loss of thrust. The plane was just 2,800 feet up and nowhere near its cruising speed—meaning the pilots had, maximum, a few minutes to find a safe path to the ground. It was an emergency situation, the plane crew were unprepared for. As the plane continued dropping fast, and they couldn’t get to any airport, the only other alternative was the nearby Hudson river. With its engines shut off, the plane headed for the Hudson River which cuts through New York City. The plane even came quite close to hitting the George Washington Bridge. In the midst of the crisis, a number of Christians who were on that flight cried out to God for help  And God did answer them. As the plane eventually hit the river, all 155 people on board that flight escaped alive. It was a miracle! In fact newspapers carried banner headlines calling the accident ‘Miracle on the Hudson’. And  ever since, the incident has become known as one of the most remarkable escapes in American aviation history.

The truth is that the battles of life come suddenly. Troubles and challenges will often come unexpectedly to test our spiritual strength.  And a man will stand or fall based on the strength of his faith.

We need faith to overcome impossible situations. Indeed faith is a spiritual currency of inestimable value and can purchase anything that Heaven has in stock. And faith comes from hearing God’s Word.

Indeed there is deliverance power in God’s Word. Genuine encounters with the Word empowers us to experience the miraculous.

God and His Word are one. That means that since God is Omnipotent, His Word also is all-powerful. Therefore we need to spend quality time building up The Word within us. When you study your Bible, it should be a deliberate action of making daily withdrawals from the Book of life and depositing into your spirit .  In doing so consistently, you are preparing yourself against the day of battle. When challenges come, there should be enough strength within you to rise up to it.

Proverbs 24:10 says ‘If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.’

We build up spiritual strength through diligently following God’s Word. And who you follow determines what follows you. The Word of God on the inside of a man ensures his survival and victory in every confrontation. Indeed they that do know their God shall be strong and do exploits.  With The Word strong in your heart you become more than a conqueror. A lion heart will guarantee you a lion share.

1 John 5:4 says ‘For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.’

You can’t fall standing on God’s Word. Whatever confronts you, you have what it takes to overcome it.  The victory that overcomes the world is our faith. And faith comes by hearing and hearing God’s Word. As you fill your heart constantly with God’s Word, it doesn’t matter what you are confronted with, you are coming out the winner in Jesus Name.

PRAYER:  Lord, please help me to build my faith upon the solid foundation of Your Word. I know indeed that no matter what comes my way, through Christ, I am more than a conqueror in Jesus Name. .

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When you apply The Word of God, it will work for you, anywhere and anytime- WORDBITE 222.