Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Victorious Hope

Victorious hope only comes when we draw our strength from our Savior.

Victory in Jesus, My Savior, forever.
He sought me and he bought me,
With His redeeming blood.
He loved me 'ere I knew Him.
And all my love is due Him.
He plunged me to victory.
Beneath His cleansing blood.

When we take our eyes off Christ and look at our circumstances and resources; fear, anxiety, and despair may overwhelm us. At those times, God will remind me of this song:

Are you walking into the enemy's camp,
Laying your weapons down?
Shedding you armor as you go,
Leaving it on the ground?
You've got to be strong
In the power of His might.
Prove to the enemy.
We are the soldiers of the Lord.
And we've won the victory.

To win the victory, we must clothe ourselves with the armor of God as described in Ephesians 6:14-18. Stand, therefore, with truth like a belt around your waist, righteousness like armor on your chest, and your feet sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace.  In every situation take the shield of faith, and with it you will be able to extinguish the flaming arrows of the evil one.  Take the helmet of salvation and sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God. Pray at all times and stay alert.

Onward Christian Soldiers
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before.

On every hand the foe we find,
Drawn up in dread array.
Let tents of ease be left behind,
And onward to the fray.
Salvation's helmet on each head,
With truth all girt about.
The earth shall tremble 'neath our tread,
And echo with our shout.

Faith is the victory, 
Faith is the victory.
Oh, glorious victory
That overcomes the world.

Remember, our battle in not against flesh and blood, but against rulers, authorities, world powers of darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens. Ephesians 6:12. We need God's resources to win the battle. Clothe yourself daily. Keep hope in your heart for we know the end of the story. The battle is already won. Keep your sword sharp, your armor bright and fight your battles courageously knowing that you are on the winning side.  

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