"With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies."
-Psalm 60: 8

Victory

Life is often made up of a series of trials that end in victories or defeats. Coaching football has taught me that victory is not something easy to achieve and that at times we go through periods of defeat. We need to be able to handle both in our lives. But the amazing thing is that sometimes what turns out to be a victory doesn't at first appear to be. What might look to the human eye as utter defeat, may in fact be the greatest victory the world has ever known. "And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit." (Matthew 27: 50) Jesus has died. Crucified by the Romans on request of the Jewish Sanhedrin. In the eye's of man the game is over. And the funny thing is, without even realizing what they were doing, it was the people of this world who had lost. But God's ways are not our ways! "Suddenly Jesus met them. 'Greetings,' he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshipped him, 'Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.' " (Matthew 28: 9-10) Who would have thought that the death of Jesus on the cross was in fact a victory? Yet with his resurrection, Jesus achieved a great victory for us all!

"When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: 'Death has been swallowed up in victory.' " (1st Corinthians 15: 54) The greatest victory of all time has already been won! No matter what situation you may face. No matter how desperate it may seem. Remember, in your life, that if you feel like you are at the point of defeat, that God's victory is just a prayer away! "But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." (1st Corinthians 15: 57). Thank you, Lord!

I pray that all is well with you. Please let me know if you have any prayer concerns or praises. Have a good week and remember to smile :), the Lord loves you!

In Christ,

Shan D. Hartsough

"But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
-1st Corinthians 15: 57

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