Message from Scripture: 11/21/2020

Our message from Scripture today is 1 Cor. 15:57; “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

In this passage of Scripture, Paul has been discussing the nature of the resurrection to the church at Corinth. They had questions to Paul regarding the nature of the resurrection, and what would be true of it when it happened. Being a spiritual event, Paul did  not speak so much of things that we are unable to know now, but what yet awaits. The physical body will be raised, it will be changed, and we all will be incorruptible. The exact details of this all remain unknown until it happens, but we do know it will be a glorious event.

This is why Paul speaks of us gaining victory. The Greek word speaks not only of simply winning, but doing so triumphantly, jubilantly, gloriously. This is an amazing thought, as we consider our lives in the flesh, so riddled and marred by sin. Satan seeks to defeat and destroy us, at every turn, in every way. How can Paul assure us we have victory?

We have victory because of who our victory is through. On our own, we are weak and ineffective. In Christ, we are more than conquerors (Rom. 8:37). It is through His shed blood we are able to know of God’s love, His grace and mercy, His way to live triumphantly. It covers us with forgiveness, strengthens us with power, leads us in the right way, enables us to be faithful servants. It is through Christ, and our lives in Him, we will hear well done good and faithful servant (Matt. 25:21). All the trials of life will end in joy in the presence of the Lord. Through Christ we can say, “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord” (1 Cor. 15:58).

As you go through life today, go through it with Christ. Gain the victory He provides. Today is transient, but tomorrow is forever. God bless.

 Robert