February 12________________________________________
Victory comes from you, O Lord. May you bless your people. – Psalm 3:8(NLT)
VICTORY FROM CHRIST
A poem and essay by ILMA
If you think you can win without Christ
You are deluding yourself in this life
Victory comes only from God’s power
It is him alone who can make Satan cower.
Why do you continue to use your own effort to win?
Leave to Christ all your struggles over sin
He is the only one who has authority over us
Trust him and you’ll have no need to fix, worry or fuss.
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Have you ever watched a live sports event? I used to be a cyclist and watching the Tour De France was always a joy. Even if I am just on television and not being there in France, I could feel the journey and challenges that these cyclists experience vicariously. It is months of hard work and pressing on that brings about victory for these athletes. Our struggles in life builds our character and perseverance just as these athletes’ lives brings about the desire to win the competition or tournament.
In God’s economy, our victory comes from faith and hope. We don’t win from life’s challenges in our own efforts. We grow in our faith when we continually hope that God is going to deliver and fulfill his promises. Even though we don’t see results or get answers, we look up to the victory that comes only from him.
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PRAYER
Lord, help me to rely on you always.
REFLECTION
Please bring me victory over the enemy’s ploys.
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