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The Final Victory Is Ours

“But before all this, they will lay hands on you and persecute you. They will deliver you to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of My name. This will result in your being witnesses to them. But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves. For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict” (Luke 21:12-15).

Jesus certainly didn’t sugarcoat the situation, did He? This is not exactly the line you would use on an ad trying to recruit people to help with your cause. Woodrow T. Wilson, the 28th President of the United States once said, “I would rather fail in a cause that will ultimately triumph than to triumph in a cause that will ultimately fail.” We have to realize in this life as a Christian, we may appear to lose some battles, but ultimately we will win the war. The cause for Christ does ultimately triumph!

Good will eventually triumph over evil, but it’s not going to happen without a fight. In any fight, you need to know who you are fighting against and Paul tells us who our enemy is. “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places” (Ephesians 6:12). 

The good news is that we don’t have to worry how to defend ourselves because Jesus is sending the Holy Spirit, our Counselor, to defend us when we face persecution. If/when you find yourself in this situation, it only takes a two word prayer… “Jesus help!” “Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word” (Acts 4:29). 

Fear not! Stand firm in your faith; the final victory is ours. “But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:57-58).

Prayer: Help me Lord to never lose sight that the final victory is ours. May I also always keep in mind who the real enemy is we are fighting against…Satan. Grant Your servant boldness to carry out the plans You have for me. Today, I will be strong and courageous and fight to the best of my ability. In Jesus name, amen.