Flip the Coin: Seeing God’s Truth from the Other Side

Flip the Coin and discover how faith helps you see possibility, power, and victory in God

Welcome to another episode of the Health for the Spirit, Soul, and Body Blog from Doxa Missions. Today, we're looking at a simple but powerful thought: Flip the Coin. 

Many things that are true have more than one side. Sometimes we hear a truth from God’s Word, but we only look at the side that feels heavy, difficult, or frightening. But when we pause, breathe, and look again through the eyes of faith, we may discover that the same truth carries encouragement, strength, and victory. 

It is like holding a coin in your hand. One side may be facing up, but that does not mean the other side does not exist. Sometimes we need to Flip the Coin and see the same truth from God’s side. 

By the end of this post, you’ll be encouraged to Flip the Coin in your thinking, so you can see impossibilities, spiritual battles, weakness, and fear through the truth of God’s Word. 

Flip the Coin: Nothing Is Impossible Also Means All Things Are Possible 

One of the most encouraging scriptures in the Bible is found in Luke 1:37: 

“For with God nothing shall be impossible.” — Luke 1:37, KJV 

That is a powerful statement. But let us flip the coin. 

If nothing shall be impossible with God, then it also means all things are possible with Him. 

Jesus said in Mark 10:27: 

“And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.” — Mark 10:27, KJV 

Many times, we stop at what is impossible with man. We look at the diagnosis, the bill, the family issue, the closed door, the delay, the mistake, or the weakness, and we say, “This cannot change.” 

But the child of God must learn to ask, “What does this look like with God?” 

With man, it may be impossible. With your resources, it may be impossible. With your strength, it may be impossible. But with God, the story is not finished. 

This does not mean we pretend problems are not real. Faith is not denial. Faith is choosing to believe that God is more real than the problem. Faith says, “I see the mountain, but I also see the God who moves mountains.” 

So when life says, “This is impossible,” flip the coin and answer, “With God, all things are possible.” 

All Power Belongs to God 

Another truth we need to see clearly is this: all power belongs to God.

Psalm 62:11 says: 

“God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.” — Psalm 62:11, KJV 

This scripture is not saying some power belongs to God and some power belongs to the devil. It says power belongeth unto God. 

Now let us flip the coin. 

If all power belongs to God, then Satan does not have independent power over the child of God. He is not equal to God. He is not God’s opposite. He is not sitting somewhere with the same kind of authority as the Lord. Satan is a created being, a defeated enemy, and a liar. 

Jesus said in Luke 10:19: 

“Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” — Luke 10:19, KJV 

Notice that Jesus did not say the enemy has no activity. He said He has given us power over the power of the enemy. That means believers are not helpless victims. 

The enemy often works through lies, fear, temptation, accusation, ignorance, and agreement. When the children of God believe his lies, speak his lies, or live under fear, they may give him room to operate. But when we stand on God’s Word, we shut the door to fear and stand in the authority Christ has given us. 

James 4:7 says: 

“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” — James 4:7, KJV 

That is not the picture of a believer running from Satan. That is the picture of Satan fleeing from a submitted believer. 

So when fear says, “The enemy is powerful,” flip the coin and say, “All power belongs to God, and in Christ I have authority.” 

A Personal Testimony: When I Learned to Flip the Coin 

This thought became very real to me during a season of my life when I lived alone on the outskirts of a remote area. At that time, I struggled with fear, especially the fear of darkness. Because I lived by myself, I often battled the dread that something evil could happen to me. 

It did not help that I had heard many conversations from people who seemed deeply convinced that evil was powerful. They often shared stories about wickedness, spiritual manipulation, and the works of darkness. Whether they meant to or not, those stories fed my fear. I found myself replaying those discussions in my mind, and the more I thought about them, the more troubled I became. 

But one day, a simple thought came to me: if I believed Satan and evil existed, then I must also believe that God exists. And if God exists, then I must believe what He has said. 

Psalm 62:11 says: 

“God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.” —

Psalm 62:11, KJV 

That truth changed something in me. 

I began to realize that if all power belongs to God, then Satan does not have power of his own. He is not equal to God. He is not greater than God. He can only operate where people believe his lies, agree with fear, or unknowingly hand over the authority God has given them. 

In that moment, I had to flip the coin. 

Instead of saying, “Evil exists, so I should be afraid,” I began to say, “God exists, and all power belongs to Him.” 

That truth gave me confidence. I began to understand that fear was not protecting me; fear was trying to weaken me. But faith in God’s Word gave me strength. I knew I could face that season, not because I was strong in myself, but because God was with me. 

And by His grace, that revelation helped me overcome the fear I was facing at that time. 

Weakness Is Not the End of the Story 

That testimony reminds us that fear often loses strength when truth enters the heart. Sometimes the situation does not change immediately, but the way we see it changes. And when our vision changes, our confidence begins to rise. 

Sometimes we are very aware of our weakness. We know where we fall short. We know the areas where we feel tired, discouraged, or unsure. But weakness also has another side. 

Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 12:9: 

“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9, KJV 

That is a beautiful truth. God did not tell Paul, “Pretend you are not weak.” He said, “My grace is sufficient.” 

Now let us flip the coin. 

If God’s strength is made perfect in weakness, then weakness can become a place where God’s strength is revealed. 

Your weakness does not disqualify you from being used by God. Your weakness does not mean God has abandoned you. Your weakness may actually become the very place where you learn dependence, humility, prayer, and grace. 

Philippians 4:13 says: 

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” — Philippians 4:13, KJV 

The strength is not just positive thinking. It is not self-confidence alone. It is strength through Christ. 

So when your heart says, “I am too weak,” flip the coin and say, “Christ strengthens me.” 

Faith Means Fear Does Not Have to Lead

Fear is loud. Fear tries to make itself sound wise. Fear says, “Be careful, protect yourself, expect the worst, do not trust again, do not step out, do not believe too much.” 

But the Bible gives us a different way to live. 

Romans 1:17 says: 

“For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.” — Romans 1:17, KJV 

The just shall live by faith. 

Now flip the coin. 

If we are called to live by faith, then fear is not supposed to be our lifestyle. 

Fear may knock on the door, but it does not have to move into the house. Fear may speak, but it does not have to make our decisions. Fear may be present, but it does not have to be president. 

Second Timothy 1:7 says: 

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7, KJV 

This scripture helps us test the source. If the spirit behind a thought is fear, confusion, torment, and hopelessness, we know it is not from God. God gives power, love, and a sound mind. 

So when fear says, “You cannot move forward,” flip the coin and say, “God has given me power, love, and a sound mind.” 

The Cross Looked Like Defeat, But It Was Victory 

The greatest example of flipping the coin is the cross of Jesus Christ. 

To many people, the cross looked like defeat. Jesus was betrayed. He was rejected. He was beaten. He was crucified. To natural eyes, it looked like the enemy had won. 

But God was working on the other side of the coin. 

Colossians 2:14-15 says: 

“Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.” — Colossians 2:14-15, KJV 

What looked like shame was actually triumph. What looked like loss was actually victory. What looked like the end was actually the beginning of salvation for all who believe. 

That is why we must be careful not to judge our lives only by what we see in the moment. God may be doing something deeper than we understand. 

A Simple Practice for Daily Life 

This week, try this simple practice. 

When a negative thought comes, pause and ask, “What is the other side of this truth?” 

If the thought says, “I do not have enough,” flip the coin and remember: 

“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” — Psalm 23:1, KJV 

If the thought says, “I am alone,” flip the coin and remember: 

“I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” — Hebrews 13:5, KJV 

If the thought says, “This battle is too much,” flip the coin and remember: 

“The battle is not yours, but God’s.” — 2 Chronicles 20:15, KJV 

God’s Word gives us another side to look at. Not the side of denial, but the side of divine truth. 

Final Encouragement 

Beloved, many truths are like a coin. If you only look at one side, you may feel discouraged. But when you flip the coin and see from God’s perspective, faith begins to rise. 

Nothing is impossible with God, so all things are possible with Him. 

All power belongs to God, so the enemy is not in control. 

Fear may speak loudly, but God’s Word speaks louder. 

Weakness may be real, but God’s grace is sufficient. 

The just shall live by faith, so fear does not have to lead. 

And because Jesus turned the cross into victory, God can turn your situation around too. 

So today, do not just look at what the problem says. Look again. Pray again. Believe again. Speak the Word again. 

Flip the Coin and see God’s truth from the other side. 

What is one situation in your life where you need to Flip the Coin and see it through God’s Word instead of fear?