‘Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place’
DAILY READING Luke 7:1-17; Genesis 8-10; Psalm 4
In 1948, during Israel’s war for independence, one of the most dramatic episodes took place when a small unit of Israeli soldiers miraculously scattered thousands of Arab soldiers.
In July 1948, a small number of Israeli soldiers went to liberate the airport at Lydda. Lydda incidentally is the site of Peter healing the paralytic Aenaes, and about nine miles east of Joppa. To their dismay, this small unit of Israeli soldiers found themselves grossly outnumbered, by seven thousand Arab troops ready to attack. They were outnumbered by more than 400 to one. To liberate the airport, the Jews then decided to employ the tactics of Gideon. Sixteen Israelis dressed as Arabs infiltrated into the city of Lydda. Similar to Gideon’s band of 300, these sixteen soldiers made so much noise and commotion during the night that the totally confused Arabs started firing upon each other. Finally the majority of the Arabs fled back across the border filled with inexplicable fear. The Israeli soldiers therefore took over the region. There is no human explanation how sixteen Israeli soldiers could make so much noise that 7,000 Arab fighters would flee. It is obvious that God helped them to triumph.
Likewise, as believers, in every battle, God always causes us to triumph.
2 Corinthians 2:14 says ‘Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place’
“Always” means that our victory in every battle is guaranteed in all ways and in every place. Battles are real to life., whether you like it or not, whether you are conscious of it or not. However, the believer, does not have any cause to worry, because our victory is assured. That you have battles while serving God, does not mean that you have missed God, it only means you are on the path of destiny, because battles are a part of our existence. The heaven that we are going to, is the home of overcomers. The identity of everyone that will make heaven is, “He that overcometh.” And the Bible says that, “Whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world.”
To “overcome” shows that there are obstacles to cross over. Just as in the hurdle race, each hurdle the runner jumps over takes him closer to victory., likewise, every challenge we overcome brings us closer to our promotion. So it doesn’t matter what may seem to be coming against you now, rejoice because victory is assured. Perhaps you have been fighting battles over your health, finances, or relationships; know that you are coming out victorious. Whosoever gathers against you shall surely fall for your sake.
Isaiah 54:15-17 says ‘Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake.’
Truly, every spiritual gang up against you is bound to fail. Martin Luther King Jr said, “You cannot keep birds from flying over your head but you can keep them from building nest in your hair”. Invariably, you may not stop the forces of wickedness from ganging up against you, but you can be assured that God will scatter them. The reason your enemies will be scattered is because, indirectly they’re gathering to fight against God. God has already said that whosoever touches you, touches the apple of His eyes. So according to Psalm 68:1, as they gather and God arises, what happens? All His enemies will be scattered.
So whatever may be fighting against you today, give thanks to God for causing you to triumph always. Indeed your victory is assured by the blood of Jesus over every enemy in Jesus Name.
PRAYER: Lord thank You for the victory You have given me through Christ Jesus Please help me to build my life upon the solid foundation of Your Word and prayer, so that through faith in You I will always overcome at all times in Jesus name.
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The tests you are going through in life today is not for your destruction, it is for your testimony. – WORDBITE 222.