Instruct the wise, and they will be even wiser
God created us to overcome problems. Life is filled with challenges – moments that test our strength, faith, and resolve. But what if I told you that you were not created to be defeated by your problems, but to rise above them? This conviction is rooted in the words of Jesus, who not only acknowledged the reality of trouble in our lives but also promised victory and peace through Him. Jesus assures us that while difficulties are inevitable, we are not left powerless or alone. Instead, we are equipped by God’s design and through His presence to rise above adversity and become overcomers in a world filled with trials. This article uncovers how, by design, we are all equipped to transform struggles into strengths and adversity into victory. Get ready to rediscover the overcomer within you. Be blessed as you read!
I want to explain what I mean by “overcoming problems or difficulties.” If you’re reading this and thinking, “I don’t have any difficulties or problems, so this isn’t for me,” I urge you to reconsider. Even if you feel like you have everything in life and you have no obstacles to overcome, this message still applies to you. Jesus warned us that in this godless world, we will inevitably face difficulties. But take heart! He has conquered the world. So, how do you overcome life’s challenges? How do you live as an overcomer?
Jesus said in John 16:33, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” He also said in John 14:27 that: “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” This scripture encourages us to trust in Jesus and not let fear or worry control us, regardless of the circumstances or difficulties we face. As Jesus says in John 16:33, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.” He assures us that we can find peace by recognising that He is guiding our future. We can experience peace, knowing that He is taking care of us every day of our lives here on Earth.
If we truly meditate on this and understand that we are never alone, we can find peace even in the midst of problems. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” 6 So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”
It doesn’t matter what you’re going through; Jesus, through the Holy Spirit, is right there with you in your struggles. I want you to know that He will never let you down. A great example of this can be found in the story of Peter walking on water. As long as Peter kept his eyes on Jesus, he was able to walk on water. But the moment he focused on his circumstances, he began to sink. However, Jesus didn’t let him go under; He reached down and lifted him up. This is the message that Jesus has for us: don’t worry about your problems or the challenges you face every day. You are not alone; He is with you. And if Jesus is with you, who can be against you?
The Bible puts it this way: “If God is for us, who can be against us?” He also says, “Take heart, I have overcome the world.” God wants us to be overcomers; in fact, He created us to be just that. It began with Adam and Eve, who were told to have dominion. To overcome means to subdue, conquer, and prevail – to achieve victory. That’s essentially the same as having dominion. Jesus said in John 14:16 and 26 that: “And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.”
" God’s word is powerful, and you can use it to change any difficulty or obstacle you face. "
In other words, you can face challenges knowing you’re not isolated and don’t have to rely solely on your own strength. The Holy Spirit, your helper, is present with you and within you. “You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4). The good news is this: He who is in you is greater than any challenge you’re facing, so you can overcome any situation. This strength comes from understanding. I want to encourage you to hold tightly to God’s promises (2 Peter 1:3–4) with all your heart, and keep declaring them over your life.
God’s word is powerful, and you can use it to change any difficulty or obstacle you face. Jesus demonstrated this throughout his life and ministry on this earth. He stilled the wave. Jesus calmed a violent storm on the Sea of Galilee, demonstrating the power of his words. He was asleep in a boat with his disciples when a powerful storm erupted. The boat was tossed about, waves crashed over it, and it seemed as though it would sink. Terrified, the disciples woke Jesus, who was sleeping in the stern, and begged for help. Jesus then rebuked the wind and the sea, commanding, “Peace! Be still!” resulting in an immediate calm. The wind stopped, and the sea became completely calm.
Amazed, the disciples wondered who Jesus really was, since even the wind and waves obeyed him. This shows the power of God’s word over nature and emphasises the need for faith when facing difficulties. Jesus taught in Mark 11:23 that we can do the same; we can address our problems and conquer them. We possess the same authority to overcome obstacles that Jesus demonstrated. He said, in Mark 11:23 that, “For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says”. Jesus used the word “mountain” symbolically to refer to any obstacle or problem that might stand in our way.
Faith-filled words can move mountains. With unwavering belief, even seemingly impossible things can be achieved. If we obey this instruction and begin to speak words in faith that line up with God’s Word, then we will have the positive results that follow. If you have faith and don’t doubt, you can speak to a problem (represented by the mountain in this text of scripture) and it will be removed. Jesus said we should speak to the mountain or the problem. It’s a way to overcome life’s challenges and obstacles through faith. Most people speak to God about their problems, but few follow Jesus’ instructions and speak directly to the “mountain.” God has put certain things under our authority, and we must exercise it. When a problem stands in our way, we must speak to the problem and command it to get out of our way in the name of Jesus.
