“Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
—1 Corinthians 15:57

Reflection

One day everything in this world will be left behind. Hebrews 13:14 reminds us that here we do not have a lasting city, but we are seeking the city which is to come. Keeping this in mind, let us prepare for the next life by living this life as victoriously as possible.

Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 15 that death is swallowed up in victory. God has made every provision for us to live in victory over fear and all other negative forces. Victory is achievable. The fact is that Messiah Jesus has already achieved it for us. It’s a done deal. He has risen from the dead, conquered Satan, and conquered fear. Our response to this truth must be to believe it, accept it, and act upon it.

Choose not to believe the devil’s lies any longer. In the same way that Messiah called me out of this world of darkness, He is calling us to walk in victory each and every day. There are still battles to fight, but He is enabling us to be effective in spiritual warfare, able to face all assaults as good soldiers of Messiah Jesus.

Think of Paul’s words in Romans 8:35–39. Tribulation, distress, persecution, and even death cannot separate us from the love of God in Messiah Jesus our Lord. In all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. This is why we can be strong and courageous. Through the grace of Messiah, we can look fear in the face and be determined to conquer it, walking with complete confidence in Him.

But this victory is not merely something we talk about. Jesus said that those who continue in His word will know the truth, and the truth will make them free (John 8:31–32). He also said that if the Son makes us free, we will be free indeed (John 8:36).

True freedom from fear comes when, through the grace of God, we absolutely surrender and entrust our lives to King Jesus. When we are willing to let go of everything and abandon ourselves completely to Him, we will be free.

Application

• Choose not to believe the enemy’s lies. When fear comes, remember that Messiah Jesus has already conquered death, Satan, and fear.
• Surrender your life completely to King Jesus. Trust Him with the things you cannot control and walk confidently in His victory.

Prayer

Father God, thank You for giving me everything I need to live victoriously in this life. Help me to face fear with courage and believe the truth of Your Word. Through the grace of Messiah, teach me to surrender everything to You and live without fear. Thank You, Yeshua, for conquering death and preparing a place for me in eternity. Help me to walk each day with complete confidence in You. In Yeshua’s name, amen.