Most people have heard of Mike Tyson since he is one of the most famous boxers. Tyson is known for his ferociousness in the ring and his prefight comments that strike fear in his opponents. He fought 58 times and only lost six of those fights.

Tyson’s punching power was so great that 44 of his wins came by knockout. However, on one occasion, something unexpected happened. In 1990 Tyson fought Buster Douglas. If you have never heard of him, that is because he was not a great fighter, and everyone thought he had no chance to beat Iron Mike Tyson. Just like other opponents, Tyson knocked down Douglas in the eighth round. While in the fight, Tyson hit his opponent with an uppercut, and Douglas went to the ground. However, Douglas did not stay down. Surprisingly, the inferior Douglas went on to beat the greatest fighter in the world.

You might be going through a severe fight, and you have been knocked down. God’s spirit gives power right when the enemy thinks he has you down for good.

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” (James 1:2-4).

Perseverance means nothing if it’s easy. God didn’t cause the hardships, but God will use them.