Hello, my friend! It’s such a joy to greet you today. Let us take a moment to meditate on the verse found in John 5:24, “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life.” What an incredible promise from God! He desires for us to not only hear His Word but to believe in Him wholeheartedly. Often, we hear God’s Word, but believing can feel like a struggle. Maybe you’re waiting for a miracle. Maybe you feel surrounded by failure, consumed by darkness, or weighed down by sadness and depression. Perhaps your faith feels so low that believing in God seems almost impossible. Yet, my friend, when we hear His Word and choose to believe, we are promised eternal life, a life filled with joy, peace, and victory.

We can see this in the life of a young girl named Janet, who shared her testimony. She was a college student feeling overwhelmed by darkness and depression. Nothing seemed to go right for her during this difficult season. In the midst of her struggles, her mother invited her to attend the Miracle Fasting Prayer event in Vanagaram, Chennai. Janet resisted, saying she wasn’t interested. But her mother, persistent and full of faith, urged her to come, promising that her life could change. Reluctantly, Janet agreed and accompanied her mother.

As she sat in the fasting prayer, listening to the words being spoken, she reflected on her life, thinking, “I feel so lonely, so consumed by darkness. Can my life really change? Will all my troubles ever end?” During the prayer, Dr. Paul Dhinakaran began calling out names prophetically and describing people’s problems. Janet thought, “He’s calling out the names of so many people. Will he ever call out my name?” Just then, Dr. Paul Dhinakaran called her name, saying, “Janet, all the darkness in your life is leaving. Be delivered.” At that very moment, Janet felt an indescribable peace fill her heart. The next day, when she went to college, she noticed a remarkable difference. Everything had changed! The darkness that once enveloped her life was gone. From that day forward, she began living a life for Jesus, filled with His joy and purpose.

My friend, many times we hear God’s Word and know about Him, yet our problems, depression, and the overwhelming challenges of life make it so difficult for us to hold on to faith. But my friend, as you hear the Word of God today, choose to believe in Jesus, the One who can turn your sorrows into joy. He gave His life for you, rose again from the grave, and lives today to bring you hope and victory. When you believe in Him, you will lead a righteous life, a life that leads to eternal life. All the darkness surrounding you will be lifted, your sorrow will be transformed into joy, and every sickness in your body will be healed. 

Yes, today is the day to not just hear God’s Word but to fully believe in the power of the Almighty. As you put your trust in Him, you will receive eternal life and, even on this earth, a life filled with His joy, peace, and presence. With Jesus by your side, everything changes! Will you commit today to receiving the joy that comes from believing in Jesus? 

PRAYER: 
Dear Lord, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude, thanking You for the joy that fills my life when I place my trust in You. You take away all my pain, sorrow, and sickness, and in their place, You bring Your radiant light, overflowing joy, complete healing, and perfect peace. Thank You, Lord, for preparing me to receive the gift of eternal life, to always be with You in Your presence. Today, Lord, I don’t just hear Your words but I choose to believe with all my heart that You are a living God, the One who gave Your life for me and rose again in victory. I believe wholeheartedly in Your power to transform my sorrows into joy and my struggles into triumph. Even as I pray now, Lord, I ask that You work in my life. Let me experience Your abundant life and overflowing joy. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.