The Victory is Mine!

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Devotion: The Victory is Mine!

When was the last time you declared a victory in your life? What have you conquered? Whether it’s winning a sporting event, a board game, signing a big contract, or putting away the last load of laundry, we all love to have moments of accomplishment and the satisfaction of a job well done. What was your most recent victory?


When it comes to grief and loss, it’s easy to lose sight of the victories in our lives, no matter how small or inconsequential. We might be tempted to think, “So what. Nothing seems to overpower my feelings of loss right now.” If we allow ourselves to lose sight of victory, we might be missing out on the greatest victory of all:

“‘Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?’ 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 15:55-57).

What’s awesome about this victory is that it’s not something I have to strive for, work for, or earn. God gives me this victory over sin and death. He gives you that victory over sin and death. He gave that victory to our children in heaven. It’s just another example of His unfailing love! Christ took the sting out of death; he rendered it completely powerless over those who trust in His name!

While it’s important to celebrate our small victories on earth, it’s even more important to celebrate the eternal victory you have through Christ! The victory is mine!

Prayer
Dear Lord, thank you for declaring victory over sin and death in my place! Remind me to celebrate your blessings in my life, especially the blessing of knowing that heaven awaits. Amen.