26 February 2025_IGNITE YOUR DAY: Fighting from Victory

IGNITE YOUR DAY: Fighting from Victory
Key Text: 1 Corinthians 15:57
"But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

This morning, our message is titled: "Fighting from Victory."

A Guaranteed Victory
Our message today is centered on 1 Corinthians 15:57:
"But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

This passage is profound. It assures us that victory has already been given to us through Christ. Yet, many people still live in fear, worry, and uncertainty, unaware that their victory has already been secured.

Life often feels like a constant battle—against struggles, temptations, setbacks, and even our own thoughts. But here is the key truth I want to emphasize this morning:

We are not fighting for victory. We are fighting from victory.

Let me repeat that: We are not fighting for victory. We are fighting from victory.

This means the battle is already won. The question is—do you believe it?

Victory is Secured in Christ
Yes, victory is already secured for all believers. As you navigate life’s battles, you are not fighting to win; you are fighting from a place of victory. Your role is to affirm and walk in that victory.

In Colossians 2:15, where Paul explains what Christ achieved through His death on the cross:

"Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it."

This is a powerful truth! Jesus disarmed the forces of darkness, stripping them of their power over us. This reminds me of the story of the Israelites at the Red Sea. They were trapped—mountains on both sides, the Red Sea before them, and Pharaoh’s army closing in behind them. But God intervened. He disarmed the enemy by removing the wheels from their chariots, leaving them stuck in the sand.

Likewise, Jesus disarmed principalities and powers on the cross. He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them completely.

Living in Daily Victory
Because of Christ’s victory, we no longer have to live in fear. Sin was defeated. Death was conquered. Satan was disarmed.

Romans 6:14 affirms that the price of sin has been paid in full.
Luke 10:19 assures us that Jesus has given believers power over the enemy.
1 Corinthians 15:55-57 mocks death itself, declaring its sting removed.
We are not trying to see if we will win this battle. The battle has already been won!

Jesus didn’t just win on the cross—He triumphed. There’s a difference between winning and triumphing. He didn’t just defeat sin, death, and Satan—He utterly destroyed their power.

That’s why Paul confidently states that those who are in Christ are more than conquerors (Romans 8:37).

Final Encouragement
Jesus said in John 16:33:
"In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

This means:

We are not fighting to win. Jesus has already overcome the world for us.
We are not striving for victory. We are standing in victory.
We are not victims. We are victors in Christ.
This month, as we walk in daily victory, remember: The battle is won. Walk boldly in your victory!