“Instead Of becoming victims they became victors.”

“Instead Of becoming victims they became victors.”

“A key is believing Paul’s word about defeat and victory. In Colossians 1:13-14 Paul states the following: “Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us in the kingdom of his dear son. In whom we have redemption through his blood, ever the forgiveness of sins.””

Throughout the book of James there is nothing but encouragement in His words. He is making a strong point; Christ followers can turn defeat into victory. How so? By laying all their worries, sorrows and fears at Gods feet. By pushing forward and being honest with themselves and God. By seeking counsel from God in time of prayer, and asking God to be their guide in times of trial.


 Sometimes in life we ask God to heal or mend our situation, and when he doesn’t we become frustrated. We forget to acknowledge that our God is sovereign, and that because we love him the good will always works out for us but not always the way we have planned. We forget that he delights in us, cares for us and sees each of us as beautiful because we were made in His image. We forget that maybe just maybe, God plans are better and bigger than we could have ever imagined.


 We are in a battle. Can you feel the pull? Can you feel it in the air? Let’s work at, pressing forward by putting on the armor of God and using His mighty weapons. As stated in Ephesians 6:10-12 ““Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 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.”

God has plans for us. God loves all of us despite our sin. Remember the sacrifice. Remember the power of His love.  Remember the power and beauty behind his merciful grace. Remember that He sent His only son to die on the cross for YOU. Do not eliminate yourself. You are a part of the body of Christ.  Reflect on Paul’s words in Ephesians, “ …Joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.” You are a part of His masterpiece, even when you feel feeble hold onto this truth. We were created in love, and made to work together in union. We all have a role in His legacy. Let’s seek harmony.  Let God live through you, ask Him to and He will.  Living with the God-perspective is what makes you a victor instead of a victim.