October 26, 2025

THE DANGER OF DISCOURAGEMENT (PART 3)

Apst. Emmanuel Osezele

KEY TEXT: Proverbs 24:10 KJV – “If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.”

YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD: Discouragement often makes believers faint in their walk with God. A spiritually weak man finds it hard to pray, praise, or stand in faith. When Elijah became discouraged after Jezebel’s threat, he prayed that he might die (1 Kings 19:4). This shows how discouragement weakens the spirit and clouds the vision of God’s purpose. Beloved, when discouragement comes, run to the Rock that is higher than you (Psalm 61:2). Only God can renew the strength of those who wait upon Him (Isaiah 40:31).

YOUR SPIRITUAL CONDITION: Spiritual weakness is one of the greatest dangers of discouragement. It makes one vulnerable to sin, temptation, and compromise. A weary heart loses discernment and easily gives room to the enemy. Samson, when spiritually weakened, gave in to Delilah’s deceit (Judges 16:18–19). The believer who does not resist discouragement will eventually lose spiritual fire. But God is calling us to be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might (Ephesians 6:10). Only in His strength can we overcome the arrows of discouragement.

THE VOICE OF YOUR CONSCIENCE: When spiritually weak, the conscience may either condemn wrongly or remain silent when it should warn. Discouragement blinds the heart from recognizing God’s hand at work. The conscience may echo defeat: “You can’t go on; just give up.” But God has not called us to give up—He has called us to endure to the end (Matthew 24:13). Beloved, a weak conscience must be revived through God’s Word, prayer, and fellowship with the brethren. Surround yourself with encouragers, not discouragers.

PRAYER:

My Lord and my God, strengthen me in the place of weakness. Revive my spirit, rekindle my zeal, and restore my fire, in Jesus Christ’s mighty name, Amen.

REFLECTION:

Isaiah 40:29 KJV – “He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”

PRAYER POINTS AGAINST SPIRITUAL WEAKNESS AND DISCOURAGEMENT

1. Lord, strengthen me in the day of adversity, and help me to stand firm in faith, courage, and prayer in Jesus Christ’s mighty name. Amen. Proverbs 24:10

2. Father, renew my spiritual strength and rekindle my zeal, so discouragement cannot steal my joy or fire for Your service in Jesus Christ’s mighty name. Amen. Isaiah 40:31

3. Lord, protect my heart and conscience from lies of defeat that comes through weariness and discouragement, in Jesus Christ’s mighty name. Amen. Ephesians 6:10

4. Father, empower me to resist temptation and remain steadfast in the face of spiritual weakness in Jesus Christ’s mighty name. Amen. Judges 16:18–19

5. Lord Jesus, fill me with Your strength and courage daily, that I may endure to the end and fulfill the purpose You have called me to in Jesus Christ’s mighty name. Amen. Matthew 24:13