Monday, January 19, 2015

Victory in Jesus - No. 80 & 81

"For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39

Once Jesus has saved us from the condemnation of sin our fight is won. The struggle isn't over and won't be this side of Heaven, but victory is assured. What better encouragement for the fight than knowing without a doubt that the battle for your soul is already won? Fight on brothers. Each day is a battle, but the battle is won. Forget what sin or disappointment lies behind. Strain forward to the the prize that lies ahead. Keep your eyes on Jesus and keep marching forward. 

Dear Lord, 

Thank you for the victory we have in Jesus. Help me to strain forward in confidence of the salvation I have in you. My citizenship in in Heaven, and that is where I long to be. Let not my gaze be taken off of Jesus. Nothing in my hands I bring, simply to thy cross I cling.