What We Can Fix in 2026
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Bible Passage
Bible Passage
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Introduction
Introduction
As we find ourselves in the New Year, 2025, it should press upon our minds and spirits the importance of walking worthy of our callings.
God has blessed us mightily and abundantly in 2024 and for that we should be most grateful and thankful.
In 2025, we have climbed some rugged hills
In 2025, we have tunneled through some difficult mountains
In 2025, we have conquered many lonesome valleys
In 2025, we have fought many battles, and won many victories
Understanding all that we have experienced, we will not posture or position ourselves pessimistically in 2026.
As we embark into this new year, we must hold our heads up and look to the hills from whence cometh our help, understanding that ALL of our help comes from the Lord.
Application
Application
Through all that we experienced in 2025, the good, the bad and the ugly, we must continue to trust in the Lord with all of our hearts and LEAN NOT unto our own understanding, but in EVERYTHING acknowledge God as our Supplier & Sustainer.
Through it all we must learn how to depend upon God's word!
I know we have battle scars
I know we have experienced some pain along the way
I know we have been tried, tested and challenged
I know we have gone through difficult days and stormy nights
But when our enemies came upon us to eat up our flesh, they stumbled and fell.
When a host encamped around about us, God hid us in the secret places of his Tabernacle.
But in spite of them, What we can fix in 2026 is beyond our physical comprehension and understanding.
Understanding, My Brothers & Sisters, that eyes have not seen, ears have not heard nor has it entered into the hearts, or conceived in our minds, the things that God has in store for us.
In 2026, You can be all that God has destined you to be
In 2026, You can accomplish all that God has assigned your hands to bring to pass
In 2026, God is asking you to change your prospective
In 2026, God is asking you to see the glass half full, rather than half empty
In 2026, God is asking you to think with the mind of Christ and not to lean on your own understanding
In 2026, God is asking you to move in the power, strength and authority of the spirit and not in your own strength
Context
Context
Our text for consideration suggests that we can do (perform, accomplish, carry out, complete, achieve, or execute) whatever the Lord has planned for us to do.
This is because, when we walk, and act and think in Him, there is no failure.
So with this knowledge what can we fix in 2026?
1. We Can fix our Faithfulness (Authentic, Loyal, Devoted)
1. We Can fix our Faithfulness (Authentic, Loyal, Devoted)
The Bible says:
Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
We cannot all be rich in this world
We cannot all be super talented
We cannot all be famous
But, all of us can be faithful
Faithful means "Firmly adhering to a standard, thorough in the performance of your duty, true to one's words or vow, dependable, loyal and consistent.
We cannot procrastinate in 2026
“Procrastination is the assassination of the motivation that will stop you from reaching your destination”
What do we need to be faithful in?
Be faithful in attending, the house of the Lord
not neglecting to gather together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day approaching.
Be Faithful in your Praying
Pray without ceasing.
Be Faithful in Your Study
The people here were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, since they received the word with eagerness and examined the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.
So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the message about Christ.
2. We Can Fix our Fearlessness (Brave, Bold, Unafraid, Valiant)
2. We Can Fix our Fearlessness (Brave, Bold, Unafraid, Valiant)
The Phrase: "Fear Not" & "Do Not Be Afraid" is written many times in the word of God.
When we search the scriptures we find examples of God speaking to his people, telling them not to fear like the conversation between God and Joshua.
Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
In the text, There were giants in the Land of Canaan, but even so, God would endow Israel with overcoming POWER!
God gave Moses the power conqueror Pharaoh!
God gave Joseph the power of conqueror Potitor Wife!
God gave Elijah the power to conqueror Baal Prophets!
God gave Three Hebrew Boys power to conqueror fire
God gave Daniel the power to conqueror hungry lions!
God will give us that same POWER!
The fear that I am talking about is a fear that REVERENCE, RESPECT AND HONOR THE GOD OF THE UNIVERSE.
When we respect God, he will demand our enemies become our foot stools and be at peace with us.
The Psalmist put it this way:
Though an army deploys against me,
my heart will not be afraid;
though a war breaks out against me,
I will still be confident.
The Apostle Paul put it this way,
Therefore, we may boldly say,
The Lord is my helper;
I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me?
The wrong kind of fear is unhealthy for us.
The fear of man and the fear of circumstances are not good.
WE MUST REMAIN FEARLESS!
What shall we be be fearless in?
Be fearless in witnessing for the Lord, because Satan would love to silence us when it comes to the Gospel. We can't allow Him to do that at all (Acts 1:8).
Be fearless in working doing kingdom business, because there are those who will oppose us but we should not fear men for that will bring a snare in our lives.
Closing
Closing
So as I close this message,
I am extremely glad to know that we have a God that will always be with us and empower us.
He has promised never to leave us and to always be there especially in the times of troubles and challenges.
As the text says, “I can –do- (be) all things through Christ which strengtheneth me”.
Yes! We can do it!
Yes! We can achieve it!
In 2026 We Can Be Faithful: (Authentic, Loyal, Devoted)
In 2026 We Can Be Fearless: (Brave, Bold, Unafraid, Valiant)
And lastly…
3 We Can Fix our Fortification: (Prepared, Equipped, Ready)
3 We Can Fix our Fortification: (Prepared, Equipped, Ready)
In this life we must maintain our readiness in the Lord.
The battle with the enemy is very intense or highly potent.
And there is no time for being ill prepared for war.
Be strong, and let your heart be courageous,
all you who put your hope in the Lord.
There is always The Power (God) above us, around us and in us that makes us adequate enough to rise as victors.
In 2026, What we must do is put on the whole armor of the Lord:
The Helmet of Salvation,
The Breast Plate of Righteousness,
The Shield of Faith and Sword of The Spirit (Word of God),
The Girdle of Truth,
Prayer & Supplication.
You see, my brothers and sisters, this battle that we are in is not about flesh and blood:
This battle is in the spirit realm; therefore we will need to have spiritual armor.
In 2026, God will give us power over the enemy!
In 2026, God will sustain us!
In 2026 God will empower us!
In 2026 God will encourage us!
In 2026 God will equip us!
In 2026 God will sustain us!
In 2026 God will advocate for us!
In 2026 God will never leave us nor forsake us
In 2026 God will reveal, greater is in us than he that is in the world
In 2026 God will give us the Holy Spirit
In 2026 God will be rich in mercy.
In 2026 God will advocate for us!
In 2026 God will strengthen our hearts!
In 2026 God will give us power!
& Because he give us power, that means:
In 2026, We can be Free from Fear
In 2026, We can be not moved by what we see
In 2026, We can be strong in the Faith, Giving Glory to God, & Not wavering with doubt and unbelief
In 2026, We can be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding
In 2026, We can be Abiding in His Love
In 2026, We can be Crowned with His Loving Kindness & Tender Mercies
In 2026, We can be In - Right Standing With God
In 2026, We can be Living By Every Word that Proceeds from God
In 2026, We can be Transformed By the Renewing of our minds
In 2026, We can be Led By His Spirit
In 2026, We can be walking in the newness of Life
In 2026, We can be a witness for Jesus
In 2026, We can be trusting in the Lord, acknowledging him in all our ways
In 2026, We can be Pressing on to his High Calling which is in Christ Jesus
In 2026, We can be receiving every promise of God
In 2026, We can be filled with the Holy Ghost
In 2026, We can be MORE THAN CONQUERORS THROUGH JESUS CHRIST
In 2026, We can be OVERCOMERS by the blood of the lamb and the word of our testimonies
In 2026, We can be Heirs to Eternal Life
In 2026, We can be looking for his soon return!
In 2026 God will be with us!
