54 When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.”55 “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?”56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
58 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, 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 15:54-58)
4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.(1 John 5:4)
(football fan crying)
Thoughts: Today is "Rivalry Week" on college football and millions of Americans will be pulling extra hard for "their team" (including me). Half of these millions will be disappointed. Some will go into a hissy fit or mild depression, and we must be reminded "It is only a game." If the winners brag too much, if the losers complain too much- the world will not end or begin. Earlier this month we had some divisive presidential elections, in which some said the world was beginning again and others that the world was ending. But there is only One who begins and ends- the Alpha and the Omega.
The passage above says, "Stand firm let nothing move you." Why? Because we have hope, and we have a God who has won. Our Lord Jesus has overcome the world, death, and the very worst human beings can do. By faith we are a part of his team- his family, and plug into and take part in His victory. So, no matter what happens on the football field today- a little perspective please... "we won!" We win over death. We win over the problems of this life. The greatest human triumph cannot compare, and the greatest human tragedy is overcome.
The passage above says, "Stand firm let nothing move you." Why? Because we have hope, and we have a God who has won. Our Lord Jesus has overcome the world, death, and the very worst human beings can do. By faith we are a part of his team- his family, and plug into and take part in His victory. So, no matter what happens on the football field today- a little perspective please... "we won!" We win over death. We win over the problems of this life. The greatest human triumph cannot compare, and the greatest human tragedy is overcome.
Prayer: Today I thank you Lord for giving me the victory in you.
Great music piece from Handel: "Thanks be to God Who Giveth us the Victory"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tH32wPeN1Qc
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