I’ve Got the Victory!
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Romans 8:37, ESV
I’ve got the victory! Those words just landed in my spirit and immediately made me think of gospel artist Yolanda Adams. Her song “Victory” speaks to all kinds of trials and tribulations that one might go through, reminding us that we have victory in Jesus.
At times in life, it can be very difficult to see that victory. We are hopeful that things will turn out right but many times we have no idea what the outcome of our circumstances will be. Despite what we see, scripture teaches us that we have the victory in all things through Christ Jesus. I’m reminded of the time when I was finishing high school and heading off to college. Everyone was asking me what I wanted to do, but I had no idea. I was trying to figure out what my next steps would look like. Now in my sixties, when I look back over my life, I can truly say God gave me victory not only in that season but in every dark season I’ve experienced.
We must remember, having victory does not mean everything will always turn out as we would like. God promises that we will have trouble but while weeping may endure for a night, joy will come in the morning (Psalm 30:5). This means that there will be seasons of difficulty, but victory will produce joy in the end.
Think about David and all the struggles he went through before becoming King of Israel. David was a shepherd boy minding his own business when God sent the priest to his house to anoint him to be king. Yet for many years after David was anointed by the priest, King Solomon hunted him down to kill him. David had to hide in caves and villages running for his life. He trusted God and was consistent in prayer, but trouble still came after him. Although his journey to the throne was not as David would have preferred it, God kept him safe and through it all, gave him the victory.
All of our experiences are building character and preparing us for what God has for us next. It is just like being in school. Every move to the next grade requires a test to make sure we are ready for what is ahead. Scripture teaches that God tests us, “…for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness” (James 1:3). In all our struggles and testing of our faith, the one thing we can be assured is that we have the victory in Jesus!
Father,
Thank you that we have your promise of victory. Many times, we cannot see the victory or your hand at work in our situation. But our hearts are encouraged as we stand on your Word that we are more than conquerors through you who love us! Thank you for victory even when things look so dark. We give you glory and praise for you are our light! Hallelujah! Amen.
Affirmations; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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