OVERCOMER: The Fight Is Real, But God Is Greater
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“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57
The fight is real.
The appointments are real.
The treatments are real.
The fatigue is real.
The uncertainty can be real.
But the faithfulness of God is real.
And God is greater than every diagnosis, every treatment, every fear, and every battle we face.
There are moments in life that change you forever.Moments that shake you. Moments that test your faith. Moments when the doctor walks into the room and speaks words your heart never wants to hear.Cancer.Not once. But twice.Two different types of breast cancer. Nearly twenty years apart.Two separate battles. Two completely different seasons of life. Yet through both journeys, God proved Himself faithful.If you are at all familiar with me, then you know that I do not share my story as a victim. I share it as a victor, as an overcomer. As a woman who has experienced the sustaining, healing power of God firsthand.
Nearly twenty years ago, I faced an aggressive breast cancer for the first time. At that time, I never imagined I would one day hear those words again.But in September of 2025, nearly twenty years later, I was diagnosed again. This time, with a different and more aggressive form of breast cancer: Stage 3 Triple Negative. (And yes, that’s a mouthful.)
For a moment, the weight of it tried to settle in. The questions. The uncertainty. The reality of another battle ahead.But even then, deep within my spirit, I knew the same God who carried me through the first battle would carry me through the second.And like a fighter stepping into the ring, I may have been hit hard by life. Both times, God delivered the knockout blow to cancer and carried me to victory.There came a place of complete surrender before God where my heart simply said, “Lord, if this is my cup, I will drink it as long as You get the glory. Not my will, but Your will be done.”That does not mean I gave up hope. It means I placed my trust completely into the hands of God. Whether through the battle, the healing, the waiting, or the process, my desire was for Christ to be glorified in every part of my journey.
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned…” Isaiah 43:2God never promised we would never face the fire. But He did promise we would not walk through it alone.There were difficult days. Days of chemotherapy. Days of surgeries along with complications. Days of radiation. Days when my strength felt limited. Days when my body was exhausted.Even now, as I continue through treatment, I do so with faith, peace, and confidence in God. I am not walking this journey defeated or hopeless. I am walking it knowing the same God who brought me through before is still carrying me now.The Holy Spirit remained faithful through every single moment.I never pretended the battle wasn't real. I simply believe that God is greater than the battle.
Cancer was part of my journey, but it was never my identity.My identity is found in Christ alone.Twice healed. Twice sustained by His grace. I am victorious, an overcomer through Jesus Christ.
I did not merely survive this battle; by the grace and power of God, I Overcame.The enemy attacked my body, but he could not touch God's promises. He could not cancel God's calling. And he could not destroy God's purpose for my life.“And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of His Spirit who lives in you.” Romans 8:11
That same resurrection power still works today. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead still brings life, healing, hope, and strength.
I have learned through both battles that weakness does not disqualify us from God’s power. Sometimes it becomes the very place where His strength is most revealed.“My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9
Cancer did not cancel my calling.If anything, it deepened my dependence upon God and sharpened my awareness of what truly matters.When you walk through something life-altering, your perspective changes.You stop wasting time on things that hold no eternal value. You become more intentional, more surrendered, and more aware that every breath is a gift from God.Today, I stand not as someone defeated, but as someone healed, restored, strengthened, and still moving forward.Not once. Twice.Two different cancers. Twenty years apart. And by the power of the Holy Spirit, I continue to do what He has called me to do.To those reading this who may be facing sickness, fear, or uncertainty: Do not lose hope.Your diagnosis does not have the final word. God still performs miracles. God still heals. He still restores. And even in the middle of the battle, He is still faithful.Revelation 12:11 says:“They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony…”This is my testimony: God is faithful.Twenty years apart. Two different battles. The same faithful God. And all glory belongs to Jesus.
The fight is real.
But God is greater.
He was greater twenty years ago.
He is greater today.
And He will still be greater tomorrow.
To Him be all the glory.
Heavenly Father, Thank You for being faithful through every storm, every battle, and every season. Thank You that You are still Jehovah Rapha, the Lord who heals. Strengthen those who are weary today. Encourage those who feel afraid. Remind them that they are never alone and that Your presence walks with them through every fire. Let hope arise again. Let faith arise again. And let every battle become a testimony of Your goodness and power. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
If you are reading this and you do not know Jesus, or you feel far from Him, this is your moment. Jesus taught that to enter the Kingdom of God, we must be born again, made new through faith in Him. If you are unsure what that means or have never made that decision, I encourage you to connect with a mature believer who can walk with you into this life-changing step, into baptism, and into new life in Jesus Christ.
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Pastor Satise Roddy, MTh, ThD
Come Expecting … Leave Transformed
Satise Roddy Ministries