I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith.
—2 Timothy 4:7

The “good fight” Paul speaks of is the war of faith. Every day, we can either respond to life’s challenges in faith, or in fear and doubt. The choice is ours. We must warfare to rise to the level of faith by reminding ourselves of God’s goodness and the integrity of His Word. We must not yield to the powerful forces of darkness, disregarding the promises of the Scriptures. If we do, we will find ourselves in a state of doubt and confusion, leading to depression and destruction.

So our challenge is to approach every day waging the good fight of faith. You see, every time I’m faced with a problem, I can either panic, complain, and speak words of bitterness, or I can say, “Thank You, Father God, for using everything in my life to bring me to the next level in You. Thank You for this difficulty.” James and Peter taught us that we should rejoice when we encounter various trials because the hardships test our faith, meaning they bring us into a state of maturity and wholeness.

Today, beloved one, let’s choose to align ourselves with the Lord and the truth of His Word. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. We will be victorious in the face of our trials when we arm ourselves with God’s Word and confidence in Yeshua’s goodness.

Rabbi Kirt A. Schneider, Entering His Presence (Lake Mary, FL: Charisma House, 2023), Used by permission.