9 Top Bible Verses-Victory …
I am writing this post the day after the Cubs won the 2016 World Series…
Wait…
Cubs?
World Series?
Victory?
Yes.
The Cubs. Won. The World Series.
So, that win got me thinking about victory….
Victory that comes unexpectedly…
Expected victory that never happens…
Victory we work to achieve…
Victory from someone else’s effort….
What does the Bible say about victory?
Read these 9 Top Bible Verses-Victory …
Do we earn our own victory?
Deuteronomy 20:4
For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.”
Romans 8:31
…If God is for us, who can be against us?
Deuteronomy 20:4
For the Lord your God is he who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.’
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Joshua 10:8
The Lord said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them; I have given them into your hand. Not one of them will be able to withstand you.”
Proverbs 21:31
The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord.
Should we expect victory in this world?
What did Jesus say?
John 16:33
…In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
How can we tap into God’s strength?
Ephesians 6:10-18
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
Arrayed in the full armor of God, we stand in His strength and ask…
“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” 1 Corinthians 15:55
9 Top Bible Verses-Victory …
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