BE DETERMIND!

Isaiah 50:7 NLT

Because the Sovereign LORD helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore, I have set my face like a stone, determined to do his will. And I know that I will not be put to shame.


Determination is the quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions over a situation, a mind that has become resolute despite the obvious circumstances. As believers, our determination to remain righteous and holy in a sin-infested world is sustained by the strength of God. We are therefore confident of our victory over the enemy.

We must be determined not to get sucked into the world as it is now, which makes Christianity seem like an anomaly. There are so many things clamouring for our attention and interest, and they all seem to be more interesting, more straightforward, in fact, more of everything that we think Christianity isn’t. But we must be confident of who and what we believe in and be determined to remain firm in that belief according 1 Timothy 1:12.

Daniel knew where he was coming from, who he was, he knew his God and remembered what he’d been taught. He was determined to remain faithful to the God of his fathers in the face of Babylon’s moral decadence, paganism, and cruelty (Daniel 1). David counselled his son Solomon to be determined in following the God of his father (David) without deviation according1 Chronicles 28:9.

Determination is key to pursuing Christ. In 1 Samuel 7:3, Samuel said to all the people of Israel, “If you are really serious about wanting to return to the LORD, get rid of your foreign gods and your images of Ashtoreth. Determine to obey only the LORD; then he will rescue you from the Philistines.”

If we are to ever get ahead, we must take a determined stand, come to a decision based on the truth of God’s word, and then walk in determination to the end irrespective of what the enemy throws at us. A believer is always in danger of attacks both externally, internally, and spiritually. Therefore, as advised in 1 Peter 5:8, we should always be on the watch and be determined not to become prey to the adversary.

Our eyes and heart should be fixed as a flint on the gospel, on Jesus in Hebrews 12:2, and never give up even in the face of warfare. By faith, we can determinedly stand our ground in the hour of temptation. We must stand fast in faith and be strong in the face of opposition, oppression, and falling away from faith according 1 Corinthians 16:13.

Our determination should be to God and humanity. There’s a good example of determination to humanity in Mark 2. Wouldn’t it be great to know that we have friends with so much godly love, determination, and faith that they are willing to do whatever it takes for us to be who and where God wants us to be? Whether it be physical or spiritual. Wouldn’t we all like friends like this? Thank God for such friends. Their determination to stand by us will not just help us through tough times but see us through tight spots.

When you know what you want, who you are, and where your confident trust is, you may find yourself standing alone if those around you do not have the same vision and conviction you do. Sometimes you may go through trials and tribulations just to grow stronger spiritually. It is through these times that God sees our determined faith and helps us along the way by giving comforting promises to keep us standing.

Remember that your faith and determination will be tested because what you go through may help someone else benefit from what you learn. So, be determined to never give up and finish strong!

PRAYER: Dear God, I come to You with a weary heart, seeking strength and perseverance. Grant me the determination to push forward in the face of obstacles and setbacks. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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