Victory Blog

Twice Abraham succumbed to his fear that a ruler would kill him and steal his wife (Gen. 12:11-20; 20:2-13). Fearing for his life, he deceived both Pharaoh and King Abimelech by saying, “She is my sister”—in essence welcoming the king to take Sarah into his harem (20:2). With fear dictating his actions, he put at risk God’s plan that through him and Sarah a great nation would arise (12:1-3).

But before we judge Abraham, we should ask ourselves a few questions. For fear of losing our job, would we compromise our integrity? For fear of appearing old-fashioned, would we set aside our values? For fear of being ridiculed or misunderstood, would we neglect sharing the gospel and put someone’s eternity at risk? Only one thing will conquer our fears: tenacious faith in God’s presence, protection, power, and promises.
promises.” – Our Daily Bread, 07/19/11

“Trust in the Lord, and do good;
Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.”

“…for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.”¹

What makes a difference in existence upon this sinful world? What changes the perspective of self, others and circumstances? What is the motivation for me to experience the victory of Christ? 

Isaiah said and experienced it: “…for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.”

When I lift my eyes from the pain of living, the disappointments of life and stresses of existence, and look to the King, I find new hope, assurance, comfort, purpose and joy.

Today, let us lift up our eyes to behold the King, the Lord of hosts.

1. Isa 6:5 [↩]

Synopsis: The church is dying and is in denial. It is being deceived by a slow absorption of the surrounding world system. As a result, Jesus will judge, unless we repent.

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“Delight thyself also in the Lord; And he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the Lord; Trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.”¹

Delight in this verse means “enjoy, be fond, i.e., take pleasure and enjoyment in an object, implying desirability of the object .”  It is not just enjoy, but enjoy the Lord. What kind of relationship do you have with God? Is it mechanical, stiff, distant, or fearful. How about delight? Do you rejoice in the fact that when you trusted Jesus as your personal Savior you started a new, living, vital relationship with the God who truly loves and cares for you? Do you truly delight in the Lord, or have you lost your focus? Why not return to the God of your salvation and truly delight in Him. You just might be surprised with the results.

1. Psalm 37:4–5 [↩]

“…that the nearer a man lives to God the more intensely has he to mourn over his own evil heart; and the more his Master honours him in his service, the more also doth the evil of the flesh vex and tease him day by day.”

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” Do not say of any error, “It is a mere matter of opinion.” No man indulges an error of judgment, without sooner or later tolerating an error in practice.

“And Asa cried out to the Lord his God, and said, “Lord, it is nothing for You to help, whether with many or with those who have no power; help us, O Lord our God, for we rest on You, and in Your name we go against this multitude. O Lord, You are our God; do not let man prevail against You!””