When I first began writing this devotional for Rays of Sunshine, I had a different topic in mind. However, after the recent events happening in the world and some personal experiences of my own, the Lord laid something else on my heart. I felt led to speak on a phrase we’ve all heard many times—faith over fear.
We often see this phrase printed on cute T-shirts, posters, and coffee mugs, but how often do we stop and reflect on what it truly means?
Whether we are believers or not, we all go through difficult times that can weigh us down. From the pain of losing loved ones, to the trauma of car accidents, to the heartbreaking headlines in the news—there are countless ways the enemy tries to shake our faith in God.
After this past week, it feels more than ever like the world is becoming a scarier place to live in. I’m sure many of us are familiar with the passing of Charlie Kirk. While I don’t want to dwell on the grief and pain that his family, friends, and brothers and sisters in Christ are going through, I do want to focus on the powerful faith he displayed—and how we, as followers of Christ, are called to do the same.
Charlie was passionate about spreading the gospel, especially to teens and young adults. He wasn’t afraid to approach people with different views and answer their questions with biblical truth. I recently watched an episode of The Charlie Kirk Show where one of his close friends said, “If Charlie wasn’t in his chair at the office, he was on assignment with God.” Everything he did pointed back to Jesus.
What a powerful testimony in such a dark world.
Jesus said in John 8:12, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” This verse reminds us that Jesus is always with us, and so is our Heavenly Father. They know we will face hardship on this earth—but they’ve given us something far stronger than anything the devil can throw at us: faith.
In Matthew 17:20, Jesus says, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” This verse encourages us to trust in the strength of even the smallest faith when it is placed in our mighty God.
Faith allows us to see how God is working, even in the hardest moments. For example, while the loss of someone like Charlie Kirk is heartbreaking, his life and testimony continue to impact countless people—leading some to salvation, drawing others back to church, drawing people to church for the first time, and igniting spiritual growth.
What the enemy meant for evil, God meant for good.
That’s why we must hold up our shield of faith when the enemy attacks. He will try to break us down time and time again, but our faith—empowered by the Holy Spirit—is more than enough to extinguish every fiery arrow he fires at us.
So here’s my challenge to you:
Even when the world feels overwhelming, and your personal struggles are heavy, stay on assignment with the Lord. Let the things the enemy intended to use against you become opportunities to glorify God. People will notice. They’ll ask about your strength and peace, and that’s your moment to share your faith in Jesus. Let them know: they can have that same faith too
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