Matthew 28:17-20
“When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’”
When I was in high school I played on the football team. In my senior year we were very successful. In fact we were undefeated. I can recall coming home after practice so tired and sore that I could hardly move. All of the hours of exercise and practice resulted in each victory we achieved. It was rather humorous that we could hear the shouts of victory from the sidelines, – – – We won! Our supporters had not endured the pain we experienced, but they shared the victory. We gladly welcomed their joyful shouts of victory.
Jesus won the victory over the hold that Satan had over fallen man on the cross. The moment His life’s blood flowed from His precious innocent body the price was paid for our redemption! It is nothing that we have done or ever could do that won the victory of the enemy, but Jesus gained the victory.
Following His crucifixion He rose from the tomb and appeared to hundreds of people. Some of His followers identified with His victory, but there were some who doubted. Amazing! He had foretold what He was going to do and He did it! They still question the reality of His resurrection. I don’t want to be a part of that doubting crowd. I want to be one of those who choose victory in Jesus!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil