In Part 1 of “Our Confession Gives Us Possession,” we explored what a Christian should confess and why our words should agree with genuine faith.
But what happens when our confession is tested by circumstances that appear to point towards defeat?
In Part 2, we turn to David and Goliath. Before the battle began, David spoke about the victory God would give him. He had not yet seen the outcome, but he was confident in the God who stood with him.
What can we learn from David about speaking from faith when circumstances appear to say otherwise?
Today, we will explore what David’s confession teaches us about faith before victory, why we can thank God before seeing the answer and how remembering God’s faithfulness can strengthen us when we face difficult circumstances.
Our Confession Gives Us Possession: Understanding Faith and Victory
In 1 Samuel 17:44–46, Goliath threatened David, but David did not respond from fear. He declared what would happen before the battle had been fought.
David’s confidence was not based on his size, experience or weapons. It was based on God.
This is an important distinction. “Our confession gives us possession” does not mean that repeating positive words mechanically produces whatever we want. The central message is that our confession should come from genuine faith.
David believed God, and his words reflected that belief.
When our confession comes from faith, it shapes the way we approach what is before us. We no longer allow circumstances, people’s opinions or appearances to have the final say.
David could see Goliath’s strength, but he also knew that the Lord was with him.
Naturally, Goliath appeared superior. Spiritually, David understood that he was not facing the giant alone.
As T.B. Joshua puts it, when God is supporting your position, “there is success in failure, there is breakthrough in hardship.”
This is the confidence of a believer: If God is on my side, who can be against me?
How Does Faith Lead to Victory Through Our Confession?
Faith does not have to wait for visible results before giving thanks.
Joshua 6:16 gives us another picture of this principle. The people shouted before the walls of Jericho fell. Anyone can celebrate after victory; it takes faith to rejoice before seeing the outcome.
“Everyone can clap after the miracle, but it takes faith to clap before the miracle.”
For Christians, thanksgiving is therefore an expression of trust. We do not thank God because a problem is imaginary. We thank Him because we believe He is able to work even when the answer is not yet visible.
David also drew strength from what God had done previously. Before facing Goliath, he told Saul how God had delivered him from a lion and a bear.
His past testimony gave him confidence for the present challenge.
The same can encourage us today. When a new difficulty comes, remember the situations God has already brought you through. Your testimony can remind you that the present challenge is not greater than God’s ability.
This is also why David refused Saul’s armour in 1 Samuel 17:39. He said he could not use something he had not tested.
David knew what he had tested: God’s faithfulness.
T.B. Joshua expresses this through the words:
“I have tried God’s armour; I found Him reliable, effective, trustworthy, well-grounded, well-founded, incontestable, dependable, genuine, authentic, real!”
The lesson is simple: know where your confidence lies.
Human methods may fail. People’s opinions may change. Circumstances may shift. But a believer who has experienced God’s faithfulness can continue to trust Him.
How Can Christians Walk by Faith When They Cannot See?
David’s story shows us the difference between walking by sight and walking by faith.
Goliath saw David as an easy opponent. David saw the situation through his confidence in God.
The same challenge can look completely different depending on what controls our attention.
When we focus only on what is visible, fear can become louder than faith. But when we turn our attention to God, we remember that His presence is greater than the opposition before us.
This is the lesson Elisha gave his servant when they were surrounded by an enemy army in 2 Kings 6:16
“Fear not: for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
Elisha understood what his servant could not yet see.
That is why, in difficult situations, we can ask God to open our eyes of faith—to recognise His presence and His protection even when circumstances appear threatening.
Our Confession Gives Us Possession: Daily Confession
“I am walking with the Lord. I have tried God; I have found Him reliable. I will not allow what I see to determine what I believe. The Lord is on my side. I will trust Him, give thanks and focus on what He says about my situation. Lord, open my eyes of faith to recognise Your hand of protection.“
Our confession is therefore not a formula for controlling God. It is an expression of genuine faith.
David spoke before the victory because he trusted the God who would give the victory. He remembered God’s faithfulness, refused to depend on unfamiliar weapons and faced Goliath knowing that the battle ultimately belonged to the Lord.
We may also face situations that appear bigger than our strength. But we can choose where our confidence will rest. Instead of allowing circumstances to dictate our words, we can hold firmly to what we know about God.
As we conclude “Our Confession Gives Us Possession,” may we learn from David to trust God beyond what we see, speak from genuine faith and remember His faithfulness when circumstances appear contrary. Our confession is not a formula for controlling the outcome; it is an expression of confidence in the God who is reliable, trustworthy and faithful.
So, when circumstances challenge your faith, what will your confession say?
Discover the full message, “Our Confession Gives Us Possession Part 2,” by Prophet T.B. Joshua and learn to trust God, walk by faith and believe before you see the victory.