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THE THRILLS OF VICTORY

I John 5:4-5
For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
No matter what we face,the fact is,we are victorious. Not because of what we did,but because of what Jesus did.The thrills of victory and the agony of defeat is not only associated with sports. One day those who believe and accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior will experience the ultimate thrills of victory, while those who don’t will experience the agony of defeat in the lake of fire. As Christians we do enjoy many victories over sickness and other things we overcome, but the ultimate thrill is when we are changed from this perishable body into imperishable heavenly ones that will never be destroyed, aged or become ill.

Some people love to make negative comments when you are celebrating a victory. Some call celebrating victories taunting, some say it’s unnecessary boasting, or showing off, but if they just for a moment think of where you are coming from, and all the obstacles, not to mention the trials and tribulation you have been through and endured they would be celebrating also. When you have overcome life’s challenges and taste the rewards of victory it brings tears to some people eyes, some dance, some shout, while others praise and thank God non-stop, and you have every right to, because Jesus did it as well.

In 1 Corinthians 15:55, it says, “O death,where is your sting? O  grave where is your victory?” Was Jesus taunting the devil or was He  just celebrating the victorious and successful mission He accomplished on our behalf, to make us more than conquerors (Romans 8:37); to make us children of God (John 1:12);and to redeemed us (1 Peter 1:18-19), the list of what Jesus did for us goes on and on. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life and no one has access to God except through Him (John 14:6). It’s because He lives, we can face tomorrow, and we have a future in eternity.

So lets start celebrating our victory, and living victoriously through Jesus Christ who made it possible, this is the reason for the Christmas season, it’s a mass celebration for the birth of Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten son, that was given to us, as a gift, and out of agape love, unconditional love, and a limitless love. Will you accept God’s gift this Christmas? If you did not, recommit your life  to God so that this Christmas celebration is meaningful to you. “Thanks be to God  who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” ( 1 Corinthians 15:57 ).

Now unto Him who is able to keep us from falling, and to present us faultless before the  presence of His glory with exceeding joy; To the  Immortal, Invisible, and only wise God be the glory, praise, honor, and thanks for using me, to bring His message to you in Jesus name. Amen.

CONTINUOUS PRAISES

There is not a person in the world, who does not like to be praised or thanked. So why would you think for a second that the God who made the universe, and everything in it, would not want to hear those appreciative words of thank you Lord. Listen, when you complain, and murmur you better know that the devil is having a party, a big celebration because you are miserable; But when you praise God it makes the devil sick, it destroys his pride, thus rendering him useless and defeated. Unless you are so mis-guided, or mis-lead into believing that you did it all, and God didn’t do anything.

I get to a point where I thank God for the things seen and unseen, because, there are things He does that’s obvious, and there are  things He does that we have no clue that, He intervened and prevented from happening to His children. Where we don’t end up as statistics, in the wrong place at the wrong time. There are so many people in the world, who ended up in the cemetery, morgue, and hospital, that was not and is not covered under the protection and shadow of the almighty (Psalms 91:1). That’s why I have to praise, and thank Him every chance I get, praise in advance, for future blessings, praise Him in the morning, noontime, evening – time, night-time, and every time, I get the time(Psalms 119:164). I have to Thank Him for waking me up everyday, He doesn’t have to, but He does it, because He loves me. I have to thank Him, for introducing me to His son Jesus Christ, so that I have access to Him, His privileges, His promises, His goodness, grace, mercies, and everything that’s good and perfect. The beauty about having a personal relationship with God is; We don’t have to wait or depend on earthly people; like a Priest, Bishop, Preacher, or anyone to go to God on our behalf. I go to Him in prayer, for myself, when I want, and how I want. It is so sad, when you see people depending, or waiting to  call their pastor to pray for them, not realizing they have the same access to Him as they do. All  they need to do is clean their act up, and start living according to His standards, and guidelines, presenting their bodies as a living sacrifice, Holy and acceptable unto Him, which is our reasonable service; we cannot be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of our minds, so that we can prove, what is that good, acceptable, and perfect will of God (Romans 12 :1-2). If you are not living righteous and Holy then you are living for the devil, thus making you an enemy of God, and your prayers will not be answered, regardless of who prayed for you(James 4:2-4).

Praising God my friends is a privilege not an option, He does inhabit the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3), He did it for the Israelites, and we are also His people, Jesus gave us the right, and privilege to be called children of God ( 1 John 3:1; John 1:12). Lets follow Davids example, “His praises shall continually be in my mouth”(Psalms 34:1); just remember when the praises go up, blessings are released, for our benefit (Psalms 33:1). God deserves all glory and praise(Psalms 147:1); why don’t you praise and honor Him today, by accepting Him through His only begotten son Jesus Christ, just go to the top of this blog, click on to the salvation page, then follow the instructions, trust me it will be the best praise He ever gets from you. All praise, glory, honor, and thanks goes to God the Father of our Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ for using me to get His message out to his children, may it bless you as it did me.