Victory

 

Victory

2 Corinthians 2:14-15

Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place. 15 For we are to God the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing.

 

There is a spiritual war happening in the spirit realm. There are two kingdoms fighting: kingdom of God and Satan’s kingdom of darkness. Jesus is Lord and He is risen. God sent His Son Jesus to be the sacrificial Lamb of God to die for the sins of the world. The righteous have been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. Christ died in our place and took our punishment for our transgressions and iniquities. So that we could be reconciled to God and deliver us from the kingdom of darkness. Colossians 1:13-14 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, 14 in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.

Christ defeated the kingdom of darkness by disarming the evil powers, wicked spirits, principalities, and authorities against His preeminence. The blood of Jesus freed us from God’s wrath, eternal death for our sin debt with His life. This is God’s plan to reconcile mankind and give us the gift of salvation through grace by faith. We must repent, accept Jesus as the Son of God and be baptize. Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. Acts 26:20 but declared first to those in Damascus and in Jerusalem, and throughout all the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent, turn to God, and do works befitting repentance. Acts 11:18 When they heard these things they became silent; and they glorified God, saying, “Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life.” Luke 24:46-47 Then He said to them, “Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, 47 and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 

We have the victory in Christ Jesus because He made a way to reconcile everyone to God who believes in Him. We are justified by our faith in Christ and declared righteous by God. No one can overturn this promise by God, it’s the new covenant and God’s divine plan for salvation. Matthew 26:28 For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. Romans 3:27-30 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? Of works? No, but by the law of faith. 28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law. 29 Or is He the God of the Jews only? Is He not also the God of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also, 30 since there is one God who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith.

Saints, we must pray and give thanks to God for His Son Jesus. We have eternal life, and our sins are forgiven. Our faith is a gift from God because it comes from above. It is our spiritual key to access the kingdom of God. The Lord is calling us to seek and obey Him. Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. The power of God is dwelling within us.  Colossians 1:26-27   the mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations, but now has been revealed to His saints. 27 To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. John 15:26 “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me. 

We are blessed beyond our finite minds and imaginations because God loved us before the world was made. This is amazing news for us to rejoice in knowing that we are loved and have been accounted for by the Creator of the universe. His Word is alive and living. But we must abide in it to know His will and follow Christ. We have life because His life and breath is flowing in us as we cry out to Him for love, forgiveness, and grace. We must pursue Him saints. There is a crown of life for us awaiting that glorious day in the Lord.

Christ is our savior and redeemer. We must learn to follow in His footsteps and study His life. He exhibited love, taught the Law of Moses and parables, healed the sick, raised the dead, prayed, and fasted among performing miracles, and other works the Bible says. John 20:30-31 And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. He is gentle and lowly in heart. Our lives must reveal His love to others. 1 John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 

We have nothing to fear when we live right and put our trust in Christ. Our flesh will always try to control us through our five senses, but we must go to the Word of the Lord to get our answers. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. God will stand by His Word. 1 John 4:4 You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. Galatians 5:16-18 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

We must pray to the Holy Spirit to always help us. He is our present help in times of trouble, our comforter, teacher and guide. We cannot walk this journey alone that is why Jesus prepared the disciples to receive the Holy Spirit because He is the Spirit of truth. John 16:13-15 However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. 14 He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you. 15 All things that the Father has are Mine. Therefore I said that He will take of Mine and declare it to you. 1 John 3:24 Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And by this we know that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.

Every day is a new opportunity to press toward the call of God. There is greater coming, and we must lay hold of seeking God for it. Praise to the Lord must be on our minds, hearts, and lips. He is an awesome God. The peace that we have comes from Him. The issues that we persevered through the Lord removed them. The evidence is that we’re still moving forward as our faith is increasing according to our victories and answered prayers. John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

As we continue to triumph over our battles, let’s remember to help others. Our testimonies will help and bless them to trust God. Our faith is working to bring our victories to pass according to the steps that we must take until it is manifested. Every victory that we receive is a sweet-smelling aroma from God. He knows how to guide and teach us. Our praises and thanksgiving must not cease.

Some battles will take longer because there are tests, lessons, and purpose as to why God is allowing other things in the midst. We must always remember that everything is working for our good. When we triumph over to the other side our faith will increase in God to believe what His Word says about Him. He holds all the power and authority because He created everything. Colossians 1:16-17 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. The powers of darkness was made a spectacle when Jesus disarmed them at the cross. We serve a mighty God who does not answer to man, who is immutable, Omnipotent, Omnipresent, Omniscient and Omnibenevolence. Therefore, let us bow our hearts and minds and put our focus on Jesus because He is Lord. Our life is nothing without Him because He is I AM.  Exodus 3:14-15 And God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And He said, “Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’ ” 15 Moreover God said to Moses, “Thus you shall say to the children of Israel: ‘The Lord God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you. This is My name forever, and this is My memorial to all generations.’

When others hear and see what the Lord has done in our lives, it reveals Him. His glory will be seen because He is the light of the world. As children of God, we must grow in the Word and keep His commandments. We love Him because He first loved us, and we are made in His image and likeness. We have the victory because His love is unfailing. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. Romans 8:37-39 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. 38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Revelation 1:17-18 And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. But He laid His right hand on me, saying to me, “Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last. 18 I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death. 

 

 

Victory

God said it and that settles it

He’s the undefeatable King

There’s no one like Him

God is in charge the war is over

He’s a loving God that grants peace

He won’t let you down

The angels are singing before the fight

They know who the real King is

They wait to run to His command

Screaming victory and cheers

Evil is demolished and sealed a thousand years

God’s kingdom reigns  

You must start singing and praising Him

By calling on the mighty name of Jesus

For there’s power in that name

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