#1 corinthians 15:57‭

[walkswithmyfather]

“For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.” —Luke 19:10 (NLT)

“No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.” —Romans 8:37 (NLT)

“But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.” —1 Corinthians 15:57 (NLT)

Friend, when you think you're losing the battle, you're not, because you already have victory through Jesus Christ. When Jesus came down to Earth and died on that Cross, sin and death were defeated; the battle was already won. Anything else is just the devil trying to convince you that he has any power. He doesn't. You have the power, through Jesus Christ, who came to save you.

When the battle gets too tough, remember that you are not battling alone and unarmed. God is with you (Deut 31:6). The Holy Spirit lives in you (1 Cor 3:16). Jesus is with you always (Matt 28:20). And Angels watch over you (Ps 91: 11-12). That's a whole lot of reinforcement, right there.

As if all that wasn't enough, God gave you all the armor and weapons you need (Eph 6:10-18) and this promise spoken by Jesus:

“And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”—Matthew 16:18‭-‬19 (ESV)

So you can't lose that battle. The devil might want you to think that you have lost, but through Jesus Christ every battle you face, including whatever battle you are fighting right now, were already won long before they ever began.

Brave soldier in Christ, keep fighting and ignore those lies of the enemy, because you will always have victory through Jesus Christ who loves you. Amen and Hallelujah! 🙌🙌🙌

[walkswithmyfather]

“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” —1 Corinthians 15:57‭ (NIV)

Friend, God never sends you into a situation alone. He goes before you, stands beside you, and walks behind you. Jesus is with you always and forever (Matthew 28:20 says so). Walk in victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! Amen! 🙌

[soaringeaglesingingjoy]

But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.

So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.

1 Corinthians 15:57‭-‬58 NLT

https://bible.com/bible/116/1co.15.57-58.NLT

[walkswithmyfather]

Too nice not to share. 🙂

[smolgreybunny]

Yes to all of this! But also: Jesus didn't stay dead! The cross holds no power He defeated His death on it!! The grave. Could. Not. Hold. Him!!! Death. Could. Not. Keep. Him!!!!

THAT is the full significance of the cross: it is a symbol of our God's great love in sacrificing Himself for us; and at the same time, it is also a reminder of His great power in what came after, when He defeated the death of that very sacrifice! Praise be to GOD who gives us the victory!

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.” “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 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 15:54‭-‬55‭, ‬57‭-‬58 NIV

https://bible.com/bible/111/1co.15.54-58.NIV

You know what I don't get? Christians and Crosses. Like I get it you believe Jesus died on a Cross but why would you want to wear that? Why would God want you to? Like imagine someone important to you died from being shot, would you decorate your house with guns? Would you wear gun necklaces? Would you feel comfortable seeing other people doing so? Almost celebrating the thing that took the life of someone dear to you? Doesn't make sense does it?