{"id":3569,"date":"2014-01-15T06:00:35","date_gmt":"2014-01-15T13:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devonline.us\/dailyevotional\/?p=3569"},"modified":"2014-01-14T12:35:51","modified_gmt":"2014-01-14T19:35:51","slug":"victory-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyevotional.com\/prior2020\/victory-3\/","title":{"rendered":"VICTORY!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Psalm 20:6<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Now this I know: The LORD gives victory to His anointed. He answers him from His heavenly sanctuary with the victorious power of His right hand.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

There was a time when sporting events were just that. But now that time seems to be a distant memory. The world of sports has become such big business that even university sports coaches are often paid more than the presidents of those same universities. Getting that bone out of my teeth, let me proceed.<\/p>\n

Raucous cheering erupts from spectators when a score is made, and especially when a game is won. Even without sound, it’s easy to tell which team is victorious by the reaction of players and fans. The winning side is happy and jubilant, while the losers are sad and dejected. I have never seen jubilation over a team that has lost.<\/p>\n

In this season of playoffs and championship games, you can see supporters wearing jerseys of their favorite team and even painting themselves with their team’s colors. They shout, \u201cWe can do it!\u201d even though they themselves are weak and incompetent. They just identify with their team and want to feel a part of the team.<\/p>\n

God has allowed us the blessing of being a part of His winning team.<\/strong> No matter how strong the opponents may be, with God in control we are assured of victory. The trials of this life may seem to be crashing down around us, but we need to go back to the Word of God<\/em> and see who wins. VICTORY is ours! Jesus wins!<\/strong><\/p>\n

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!<\/p>\n

– – – Pastor Cecil<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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