Triumph in Christ
When Jesus returns, he will complete the work he began. He will gather his people and destroy Satan.
The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. -1 Corinthians 15:56-57
For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. -1 John 5:4-5
Triumph is a precious thing. We honor the triumphant. The gallant soldier sitting astride his steed. The determined explorer returning from his discovery. The winning athlete holding aloft the triumphant trophy of victory. Yes, we love triumph. . .
Triumph is fleeting, though. Hardly does one taste victory before it is gone; achieved, yet now history. No one remains champion forever. Time for yet another conquest, another victory. Perhaps this is the absurdity of Paul's claim: "But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession. . ." (2 Corinthians 2:14). . .
Here is the big difference between victory in Christ and victory in the world: A victor in the world rejoices over something he did - swimming the English Channel, climbing Everest, making a million. But the believer rejoices over who he is - a child of God, a forgiven sinner, an heir of eternity. . .
Nothing can separate us from our triumph in Christ. Nothing! Our triumph is not based upon our feelings, but upon God's gift. Our triumph is based not upon our perfection, but upon God's forgiveness. How precious is this triumph! For even though we are pressed on every side, the victory is still ours. Nothing can alter the loyalty of God. . .
"Triumphant in Christ." It is not something we do. It's something we are.
-From On the Anvil by Max Lucado; part of The Inspirational Study Bible: New Century Version by Max Lucado
Christ has made you triumphant. Throughout the stress of daily living, look to Christ with joy. He has conquered sin, defeated Satan, and will one day take you home with him.
The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. -1 Corinthians 15:56-57
For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. -1 John 5:4-5
Triumph is a precious thing. We honor the triumphant. The gallant soldier sitting astride his steed. The determined explorer returning from his discovery. The winning athlete holding aloft the triumphant trophy of victory. Yes, we love triumph. . .
Triumph is fleeting, though. Hardly does one taste victory before it is gone; achieved, yet now history. No one remains champion forever. Time for yet another conquest, another victory. Perhaps this is the absurdity of Paul's claim: "But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession. . ." (2 Corinthians 2:14). . .
Here is the big difference between victory in Christ and victory in the world: A victor in the world rejoices over something he did - swimming the English Channel, climbing Everest, making a million. But the believer rejoices over who he is - a child of God, a forgiven sinner, an heir of eternity. . .
Nothing can separate us from our triumph in Christ. Nothing! Our triumph is not based upon our feelings, but upon God's gift. Our triumph is based not upon our perfection, but upon God's forgiveness. How precious is this triumph! For even though we are pressed on every side, the victory is still ours. Nothing can alter the loyalty of God. . .
"Triumphant in Christ." It is not something we do. It's something we are.
-From On the Anvil by Max Lucado; part of The Inspirational Study Bible: New Century Version by Max Lucado
Christ has made you triumphant. Throughout the stress of daily living, look to Christ with joy. He has conquered sin, defeated Satan, and will one day take you home with him.
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