Dear friend,

This is your month of victory. The Word of God in I Corinthians 15:57 declares that God is granting victory to you through Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the Lord who conquered the pangs of death and overcame sin, which brings death. He rose victorious on the third day, destroying the power of death and darkness. This mighty victory is why He is the Lord of all. He reigns over everyone and everything.

 Even today, this great God is with you. He has promised, “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5). So, fix your eyes upon Jesus, and He will walk along with you to give you victory in every area of your life.

 

Let us reflect on the specific areas where God will bring you victory.  Victory Against Your Enemies 

Enemies can come in different forms. Some might be from your own household (Micah 7:6). Others might hate you simply because you bear the name of Jesus (John 15:18). Some might simply be jealous and hate you for no reason at all (Psalm 69:4). However, such enemies’ power over your life can be diffused to nothing when you allow the nature and the presence of Jesus to transform you. 

I would like to point out three major ways to overcome these enemies and claim victory.

(i) A Forgiving Heart: Proverbs 16:7 says, “When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.”

A forgiving heart is one that pleases God. Such a heart directly aligns with God’s nature because “The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving” (Daniel 9:9). 

When we look at the life of our Lord Jesus Christ during His crucifixion, we see an extraordinary display of forgiveness in the face of immense suffering. His enemies, who sought to see Him humiliated and destroyed, surrounded Him. The chief priests, driven by jealousy, falsely accused Him. The thief hanging next to Him on the cross hurled accusations. The passing crowds, many of whom did not even know who He truly was, mocked and ridiculed Him. Adding to the pain, Roman soldiers, who had brutally scourged Him and nailed Him to the cross despite His innocence, carried out their duties with indifference to His agony. 

But even in the midst of all those mental, emotional, and physical torment, Jesus chose to respond not with anger or resentment but with love. He prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34). Because of this endearing nature of Christ, the Roman centurion, who was His enemy, testified at last, “Truly, He was the Son of God.” What a witness, my friend. His enemy made peace with Him and honoured Him. This same grace is available to you. You, too, can break the chains of enmity and destroy the works of those who unjustly accuse or oppose you through forgiveness.

Let me share a real life story with you. James grew up in a broken home, marked by anger and neglect. By the time he was 18, he had joined a gang and embraced a life of crime, leaving behind a trail of violence and brokenness. Among his victims was Michael, a kind-hearted shop owner who was brutally assaulted during a robbery orchestrated by James.

Michael survived the attack, but the scars ran deep—both physical and emotional. A devout Christian, Michael wrestled with the idea of forgiving James. One night, during prayer, he felt God impress upon his heart the words of Jesus: “Forgive, as I have forgiven you.” Reluctantly at first, Michael obeyed.
When James was arrested and convicted, Michael decided to visit him in prison. With trembling hands, he sat across from James and said, “I forgive you. Not because it’s easy, but because Jesus forgave me first.” James was stunned. No one had ever shown him mercy, let alone someone he had hurt so deeply.
Michael continued to visit James, sharing the love of Christ. Over time, James began to open up, confessing his sins and expressing remorse. Through Michael’s unwavering kindness, James encountered God’s grace. He gave his life to Christ, leaving his old ways behind.

Today, James is a pastor, ministering to young people at risk of following the same destructive path he once walked. His transformation is a testimony to the power of forgiveness and God’s ability to redeem even the most broken lives.

Yes, forgiveness has the power to break down barriers, transform hearts, and overcome the works of those who oppose you. May God grant you the grace to forgive, even when it feels impossible. Ask Him for this strength today, and trust that He will perfect it in you. Through forgiveness, you will experience the victory and peace that only the Lord can provide.

(ii) Rejoicing and praising God: It is another great way to defeat your enemies. Remember that God’s love is so powerful, and when this love is on your side, it can destroy every curse and false accusation brought by your enemies and turn them into blessings for you. God, in His love, prepares a table of blessings for you before your enemies (Psalm 23:5). He anoints you with His Holy Spirit, and your life will overflow with His blessing. Therefore, keep rejoicing in the Lord!

Jessica had always been a woman of faith, but the last year had tested her like never before. False accusations at work had tarnished her reputation, and she faced betrayal from colleagues she once trusted. The emotional toll was immense, but Jessica held tightly to her faith, often meditating on Psalm 23:5: "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows."

One evening, as Jessica prayed, she felt a nudge in her spirit to stop pleading and start praising. Though it felt counterintuitive, she began rejoicing in God’s goodness, thanking Him for His love, protection, and provision. She sang worship songs, declared His promises, and chose to trust that He was working all things for her good.

Weeks later, Jessica received unexpected news: the investigation into the accusations had cleared her name. Not only was her integrity restored, but her company offered her a promotion for how she handled the ordeal with grace. The colleagues who had wronged her were astonished, some even apologizing for their actions.
Jessica knew it wasn’t just her actions but God’s love and power that had turned her situation around. His blessings overflowed in her life, and her story became a testimony of how rejoicing in God can defeat any enemy. She often shared her experience, encouraging others to trust in God’s unfailing love and to keep rejoicing, no matter the storm.

Friend, when you rejoice in the Lord despite opposition, the Lord fights for you. He prepares your table of blessings in the presence of your enemies and fills your life with honour and His favour. 

(iii) Obedience: Obedience to God’s word and to the instructions of your parents is a key to victory over your enemies. God does not save through weapons like spears or javelins. Instead, He saves when you are obedient to His word. By obeying God's word every day, even in the small things, you can overcome your enemies. All you need to do is follow what God asks of you, whether through the scriptures or through prophecy. 

Daniel obeyed God and faithfully prayed to Him three times a day, even when it was forbidden by the king’s decree. This act of obedience led to his enemies throwing him into the lion’s den. But God sent an angel to shut the mouths of the lions, and Daniel was brought out unharmed. His obedience not only saved him but also led the king to elevate him to a position of even greater honour. After that, he had no enemies left. What a victory! 

Just as how obedience to God and His word is important, the Bible also emphasises the importance of obeying your parents. Ephesians 6:1 says, “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” This very act of obedience itself can bring down your giant-like enemies to their knees. Take, for example, David. His father sent him to deliver food to his brothers in the Israeli army camp. David obeyed without hesitation. While there, he saw Goliath, a giant mocking the army of Israel and the name of the Lord. Empowered by God, David defeated Goliath with nothing more than a slingshot and a stone. His obedience to his father’s instruction led to this incredible victory and brought him great honour in the sight of his people. 

My friend, obedience to God and His word, along with honouring your parents, will remove all the enemies who are against the Lord and His will from your life.


The next area of victory you will be enjoying this month is: Victory Over Your Tribulations

Psalm 34:19 assures us, “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.”
Tribulations and afflictions often test the strength of our faith and relationship with Christ. At times, we may wonder, why am I, who strives to live righteously, facing so much suffering? Why does lack persist in my life when I am generous and faithful? These questions can weigh heavily on our hearts, making us feel distant from the love of God. 

Let me turn your attention to Job, one of the most afflicted characters in the Bible. Job endured unimaginable suffering. The devil challenged God, claiming that Job’s faith would falter if his blessings and fortune were stripped away. In a series of devastating events, Job lost his wealth, his children, and his health. Despite these immense trials, Job’s response was one of unwavering trust in God, “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord” (Job 1:21). Even when his wife urged him to abandon his faith and curse God, Job stood firm. He refused to sin against the Lord, and because of this, God not only restored what Job had lost but blessed him with twice as much as he had before. Those who had mocked and criticized him were silenced as God honoured Job before them all.

This is what Apostle Paul also boldly declares in Romans 8:35-39,“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Yet in all these things, we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” What a powerful statement, my friend!

When you place your confidence in the unshakable love of Jesus, you will rise above the trials of this world. I John 5:4 assures us, “Everyone born of God overcomes the world.” The attacks of the devil and the tribulations of life cannot remain in your heart because only the love of God will stay in your heart, and you shall have great victory. 

Revelation 3:21 promises that those who live victoriously will share in Christ’s eternal glory, “To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with My Father on His throne.” What an incredible reward! I Peter 5:10 reminds us that after we have suffered for a little while, God will restore, establish, strengthen, and settle us. His plan is always to lead us to restoration and blessing. Zechariah 9:12 declares, “Return to your fortress, you prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you.” No matter the depth of your pain, God’s promise of double restoration is your inheritance.

Rachel had always found comfort in Psalm 34:19, "Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all." It was a verse her grandmother had quoted often, and now, in the midst of her own storm, those words became her anchor.

A sudden diagnosis of cancer turned her world upside down. She was 35, a mother of two young children, and her life felt too full of promise to be interrupted by such affliction. The treatments were gruelling, and there were nights when Rachel cried herself to sleep, questioning why this trial had come upon her.
But Rachel wasn’t alone. Her church family rallied around her, bringing meals, offering prayers, and watching her children during hospital visits. Her faith grew stronger as she leaned on God daily. Each morning, she whispered, "Lord, deliver me," and each evening, she thanked Him for the strength to make it through another day.

Months later, Rachel received the news she had prayed for—her cancer was in remission. The journey had been excruciating, but it had also revealed God’s faithfulness in ways she had never experienced.

Standing in church one Sunday, she shared her testimony. “The Lord doesn’t promise us a life free of hardship,” she said, tears streaming down her face. “But He does promise to deliver us. I am living proof of that.”

Rachel’s story became a testament to others that God is present in every trial, delivering His children in His perfect time.

God will grant you victory as well. Let not your heart be troubled. Your victory is already assured in Christ!


The next area of victory that God promises for you is: Victory Over the Demonic Spirits 

John 10:10 reveals the enemy’s purpose, “The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy.” However, Jesus counters this by declaring, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”

Satan uses various tactics to attack us. He tempts us to sin, weakens our resolve, and tries to make us deny the love of Jesus in our lives. Sometimes, his approach is subtle, drawing our hearts toward worldly possessions and the love of material things. His ultimate goal is to destroy our souls by separating us from Jesus. But the good news is that Jesus came to give us life in abundance. The more the devil tries to steal, kill, and destroy, the more Jesus releases His abundant life within us, empowering us to overcome. In Ephesians 6:10 & 11, Paul encourages us to “Put on the full armour of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.”

This armour is not physical but spiritual, made up of the abundant life you receive through the love of Jesus, through the salvation that the blood of Jesus Christ brings, through the word of God and through your obedience in serving the Lord. This ‘abundant life of Christ’ rises up within you as armour, guarding you against the darts and wicked schemes of the enemy. Romans 16:20 promises you that the God of peace will crush satan under your feet. God will also equip you to receive divine revelation to recognise the enemy’s schemes and respond with spiritual authority. That's why God gives you the gifts of the Holy Spirit as an armour that crushes the power of the devil over your life (I Corinthians 12.8-10). 

In James 4:7, the Bible says, “Submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” When you surrender every aspect of your life to God, His ‘life’ wells up within you, destroying the strongholds of darkness. Submission to God aligns you with His will and fills you with His strength to resist the devil’s attacks. Jesus Himself assures us of the authority we carry in His name, “In My name, you will cast out demons” (Mark 16:17). The name of Jesus is above all names. It is a weapon of victory, a source of power to drive out darkness. Keep His name on your lips, in your heart, and in your spirit. Live Jesus. Live for Jesus, and live fulfilling the will of Jesus. Then you will have the power to drive out evil spirits. 

Saritha from Vettinadu had been battling the challenges of demonic oppression for 28 years, facing numerous hindrances in her daily life. Despite attending several prayer meetings, she found herself unable to remain in them due to the intensity of her struggles. Determined for a breakthrough, Saritha eagerly attended a meeting led by me. During the prayer time, she experienced a divine encounter that completely delivered her from the years-long oppression. Not only was she set free, but she was also filled with the gift of tongues, a powerful manifestation of the Holy Spirit. This infilling brought her overwhelming joy and a renewed sense of spiritual empowerment. Saritha now testifies to God’s miraculous work in her life, glorifying His power to transform even the most challenging circumstances into testimonies of victory and hope.

My friend, victory over the enemy requires consistency in walking with the Lord. Keep lifting up Jesus, even in the face of attacks. Continue to love, forgive, and pray for those who oppose you. Rejoice and praise the Lord, trusting in His promises. Obey His word, and believe in His love, even during tough times.
By focusing on Jesus and exhibiting His character, you will not be distracted by your enemies or trapped by the schemes of the devil. Instead, you will rise above every challenge, victorious in every area of your life.

The Showers of Blessing Rain from God await you, my friend! Walk boldly in His promises and live in His victory!
 
Highlights: 

  • Your victory is already assured in Jesus Christ
  • A forgiving heart is one that pleases God
  • Rejoice in the face of opposition
  • Follow what God asks of you