Day 23: The Guarantee of Victory For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. (1 John 5:4) When Jesus, the sinless Son of God, took upon Himself the sin of mankind, died on the Cross for those sins, and arose from the dead, He conquered sin and death once for all. Hedefeated Satan—the enemy of our souls, taking away his authority, spoiling his kingdom, and triumphing over all his power! The greatest blessing of all is that Jesus victorybecame our victory! In Christ, we too can conquer sin and death and any problem the enemy brings our way. 1 Corinthians 15:57 says, But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. If Jesus lives in you, you have the victory. Its already yours … guaranteed! But what does victory look like? You probably have your own ideas of what determines a victory in your current trial. But the Bible says that God has the final word (see Proverbs 19:21). The outcome is in His hands. For instance, victory may come in the form of spiritual growth, or a life lesson learned. It may come in the form of a strengthened relationship, or material blessings. Or it may come in the form of healing. However God decides to move, when its all over, you will have won! Even in death, we have the victory—the gift of eternal life! (See John 3:16) But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us (Romans 8:37). It may not feel like it right now, but you are in a win-win situation. Begin developing a victorious attitude in your heart and mind today, and stand by faith believing that youre blessing is on the way! Taking back your life … 1. Look again at 1 Corinthians 15:57 (above). What hope does this Scripture give you in the midst of tragedy and loss? How does it feel to know that in Christ, victory is guaranteed? 2. As you think about your current circumstances, and the ways in which youve asked God to help, what would you consider victory? Remember to leave room in your expectations for His will to be done. 3. Pray and ask God to help you recognize victory, big and small, so that you do not miss all that He is doing in and through you during this difficult time. Be sure to thank Him in advance for giving you the victory through Jesus Christ our Lord, and for knowing what is the best outcome. Additional Scripture reading: Psalm 121:1-2 Isaiah 51:11 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
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