Title: God Who Gives Victory
The Apostle Paul said, “The God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (verse 57). God conquers us through Jesus Christ.
?? God conquers death by resurrection
O death, where is your victory, O death, where is your sting? (Verse 55) The resurrection calls out with a loud voice. Death, where is your victory? Death, where is your sting? Resurrection swallowed up death and brought it back to life. God raised Jesus Christ. There was no business that could defeat death. It is certain that everyone dies. Jesus said that he would die before he died, and that he would rise again on the third day (Mark 9:31 16:9). It is the Spirit that gives life; the flesh is useless (John 6:63). Jesus overcame death and rose again. God saved you. He triumphed by resurrection from the dead. Just as Jesus was resurrected, we too will have victory through resurrection. “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die” (John 11:25-26).
?? God who wins wars with praise
There is an English proverb that says, "Don't sing the song of victory until you have it." But the Bible tells us to win by singing the song of victory. In 2 Chronicles 20, we record the history of how prayers and hymns won the war during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. The Moabites and Ammonites, along with the Maonites, invaded Judah. King Jehoshaphat stood in the midst of the gathered people in front of the temple court and prayed, “We have no strength against this great crowd that is coming against us. I don't know what to do. I only look to the Lord.” All the people praised God, and God defeated the enemies of those who praised Him. Victory comes to those who sing praises. Paul and Silas prayed and sang in prison. The chains that bound them were released, the lock on the locked prison door was removed, and the tightly closed door was opened. Let's praise God. Our enemies are defeated by God.
?? God who overcomes the world through faith
“For every child born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world, our faith. Who is the one who overcomes the world, except he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” (1 John 5:4-5) He gives victory to those who believe that He is the Son of God. Those who are born of God are those who believe in Jesus Christ as the Son of God. The world is conquered by faith. Victory over the world is faith in Jesus Christ, in Him who died and rose again for me.
He is the God who gives victory to those who believe in Jesus as the Christ. David prayed. “Do not put me to shame, my God, for I have trusted in you, and do not let my enemies overcome me and swear by me” (Psalm 25:2). Believing in Jesus strengthens the weak. He strengthens us against the world, against the future, against the devil, and against spiritual things. Those who believe in the resurrection of Jesus will be resurrected as they believe. If you believe in Jesus, He changes eternal curses into eternal blessings. Hell becomes heaven through faith. Believe in Jesus and get victory.