Day 17 "You Wear The Victor's Crown"
Eternal Victory
Good Morning Beauties!
Did you expect to see a different picture today? Something a little more glamorous perhaps? This photo of the cross and Jesus’ crown of thorns is the ultimate expression of victory! Jesus won the eternal victory for all who believe in him. Death where is thy sting?
How do we live a victorious life, true life that Jesus gave us on the cross? In laying down our life in full submission to Jesus. That’s it, as simple and difficult as that.
The enemy does a great job of distracting us from the victory with trials and hardships. “How can this possibly be victory,” we ask as we grieve the death of a loved one, get a cancer diagnosis, lose our job. Suffering is an Earthly experience, and we must make the shift to an eternal perspective to enjoy the victory.
The practical way of shifting the focus is to follow God’s Word and put on the full armor of God, found in Ephesians 6. “10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
Not only does this allow us to fight from victory, but as we’re protected, living in victory, we are to focus and pray for all our brothers and sisters in Christ. There’s activity to be done as we fight the good fight, are you ready? Are you willing? Selah.
Victor’s Crown - Darlene Zschech
Love and Blessings,
Kendra
“Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.”