Posts with the tag “victory”

"But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." - 1 Corinthians 15:57The resurrection of Jesus Christ was not just a historical event that happened two thousand years ago in a garden tomb outside Jerusalem. It was the moment when death itself was defeated, when the grave lost its sting, and when victory was secured for every believer who would call upon the name of ...  Read More

"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me." - 2 Corinthians 12:9Paul had a thorn in the flesh - some weakness or limitation that he desperately wanted God to remove. Three times he pleaded for healing, and three times God said no. But God's...  Read More

"The last enemy to be destroyed is death." - 1 Corinthians 15:26Death is the great enemy of humanity. It separates us from those we love, cuts short our dreams and plans, and fills our hearts with grief and fear. Since the fall in the Garden of Eden, death has reigned as an undefeated champion, claiming every human life. But Jesus changed all of that.When Jesus rose from the dead, He did not just ...  Read More

"The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!" - 1 Corinthians 15:56–57Sin is like a poisonous snake. Its bite may seem small, but the venom spreads through the entire system, bringing death and destruction. Paul tells us that sin is the "sting" of death - it is what makes death so fearsome and final. But ...  Read More

“But thanks be to God, which gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” - 1 Corinthians 15:57Many believers quietly live with the idea that victory is something far off in the distance. You hope things will get better one day. You pray that freedom will come eventually. You wait for a future moment when your struggles will finally loosen their grip. Scripture tells a different story. The...  Read More

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9There is real freedom in realizing that every fight you face is not yours to carry alone. We live in a world that tells us to push harder, fight harder, and figure it all out. But God’s Word offers a different perspective. When Joshua st...  Read More

"For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart." – Hebrews 4:12When it comes to spiritual warfare, the Sword of the Spirit is your only offensive weapon. And what is the Sword of the Spirit? It’s the Word of God. It’s not just a collection o...  Read More

"Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen." - Luke 24:5-6Easter is not just a day to celebrate an event. It is a call to live in the reality of what happened when Jesus walked out of the grave. The stone was rolled away, death was defeated, and everything changed. But the question is, are you living like it?Too many people believe in the resurrection but still live ...  Read More

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." - Jeremiah 29:11    As a child of God, He has designed an amazing plan for your life. Yet, the adversary, ever cunning, seeks to keep you on the sidelines, away from the abundant blessings and purpose God has in store.  We are reminded of this assurance in Jeremiah 29:11 –...  Read More

“This promise is to you, to your children, and to those far away—all who have been called by the Lord our God.” - Acts 2:39  When you pursue God’s plan and purpose for your life while remaining obedient to Him, you will win. You can confidently claim victory because the God you serve only knows victory. How can we be sure? Because He has the POWER to do anything He wants and He PROMISES that we, t...  Read More

“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33   Are you in the midst of trials, difficulties, or heartache? Has life thrown you a curveball that is just too much to handle? If so, I have good news for you. Yesterday, we were reminded that victory is on the horizon, th...  Read More

“The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.” (Revelation 22:2)The final verse, of the final book of the Bible, goes back to the very core character of God. We have already mentioned how consistent God is. His character never changes. The weather changes, your situation changes, even you change. But God remains the same. And this is represented by the final verse in all of the Bible.Re...  Read More

“Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, for true and just are his judgments. He has condemned the great prostitute who corrupted the earth by her adulteries. He has avenged on her the blood of his servants.” (Revelation 19:1-2)There was a boxing match that took place in 1980 that was billed as “The Super Fight,” between Sugar Ray Leonard II and Roberto Duran. In the highly an...  Read More

“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.” (2 Corinthians 5:10)As we continue through this series of Revelation, you might be asking yourself, why do I need to know what will happen in these times? One thing you should consider, is what it all means for you and I. You might ask,...  Read More

“Rejoice over her, you heavens! Rejoice, you people of God! Rejoice, apostles and prophets! For God has judged her with the judgment she imposed on you.” (Revelation 18:20)The late Kobe Bryant, a former professional basketball player of the Los Angeles Lakers, known as one of the greatest competitors ever to play the game, once said, “These young guys are playing checkers. I’m out there playing ch...  Read More

“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’” (Psalm 46:10)As we continue through this series of Revelation, we have spent much time talking about the inevitable victory of Jesus Christ. Satan and his demons will have their moment where it will appear as if the destruction they have caused will lead to the end, but ultimately, G...  Read More

“Yet you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy. The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name before my father and his angels.”- Revelation 3:4-5 Yesterday, we talked about being part of “the few...  Read More