Victim or Victor

It seems as though lately the word "victim" is used a great deal. Oh, I don't mean victims of war or flood or violence or flood or anything like that. In those situations there are obviously victims. I mean it in the sense of people considering themselves to be victims of injustices that they encounter. It is so easy for us to lay blame on someone or something other than ourselves for the things that come our way in life. Maybe it's because we have so much in this country that we have forgotten or are unaware of what REAL suffering or disadvantage is. I don't read anywhere in the Bible where it says that life is going to be sweet and carefree. It isn't for anyone. However, there is a word that we should wrap ourselves around more often--"Victory"
Jesus suffered and died for our redemption. He was victorious over suffering and sin and did it all for us. He didn't endure it for Himself.
Rejoice in that God gives us grace to meet all our needs, no matter what that need might be. He knows the end from the beginning. He sees the whole picture, while we see it only in part. Jesus said in John 16:33 "These things thave I spoken unto you,that in me ye might have peace. In the world, ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." The words of that great old song are "Oh victory in Jesus, my savior forever. He sought me and bought me with his redeeming blood. He loved me ere I knew him and all my love is due him. He plunged to victory beneath the cleansing flood." See, our victory is already won. All we have to do is rest in that finished work on Calvary. Let Him be your source of victory today as you live your daily life.
As always, we are here for you. You can reach us at eandlhuested@comcast.net May God richly bless you. Until next time,
Ernest and LouAnn Huested