This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare. —1 Timothy 1:18 (NKJV).
For many years, as a young believer, I did everything I knew to do for my walk with God. I served faithfully, gave my tithe, attended every service and meeting—but things still didn’t work out. Everyone else seemed to be moving forward, while my case lagged. My pastor became concerned. What was I doing wrong? The answer was simple: I wasn’t contending for the promises of God. I knew the promises and was excited by them, but I thought that knowledge alone was enough. I didn’t realise I had to fight for them. Then I heard a message that changed my life—I learned to contend, and everything began to shift.
Beloved, promises from God are not merely comforting words to admire; they are launch points for spiritual action. The promises show God’s provision, but you must take responsibility to possess them. This is why the land God promised Israel required action: Canaan was a land flowing with milk and honey, yet it was occupied. The Israelites had to go in and fight to inherit it. The promise did not translate into possession until they moved. The same principle applies to the promises God has spoken over your life—spiritually and practically, you must contend until you possess them.
Contending is a fight of faith. Opposition will come; delays will test you; circumstances will tempt you to give up. Refuse to be intimidated. Choose to contend in prayer, fasting, sacrificial giving, and steady study of God’s Word. Don’t fold your hands and say, “If God said it, it will happen.” That is passive. God speaks, but He expects you to partner with His word. When God gives a promise, you have a part to play—decisive, persistent action that aligns with His word.
So examine your desire for the promise: how strong is it? If it is strong, wage the good warfare today. Make the promise your battle line, and take the steps required to possess it. Fight with faith, discipline, and obedience—and watch God bring the promise into manifestation. Praise God!
Today’s Rhema
Without a fight, a promise remains only a promise.
Confession for the Day
I receive grace, wisdom, and discipline to contend for God’s promises over my life. I refuse to accept delay or defeat; I press in until the promise manifests. In Jesus’ name. Amen!
