VICTORY IN THE FACE OF APPARENT DEFEAT (1)

 VICTORY IN THE FACE OF APPARENT DEFEAT  (1)

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

" And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:"  Revelation 2:26

Daniel 6:26-27

" I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end.

He delivereth and rescueth, and he worketh signs and wonders in heaven and in earth, who hath delivered Daniel from the power of the lions.'

   Believers in Jesus Christ are mandated by God to advance the message of God's righteousness in all the nations earth. We are to use our skills, talent , experience wherever we find ourselves to spread the message of God's righteousness. Jesus Christ told the disciples to say " repent , the kingdom of God is at hand meaning , the righteousness of God within reach . 

   Daniel was a prophet , teacher of God's word and politician in a very corrupt government that was given to worshipping o man-made idols (gods) . We have a responsibility to enforce God's righteousness wherever we find ourselves .This will come with stiff opposition that could be life threatening. Daniel was thrown into the lions den for standing for truth and God delivered him .  

  The word 'overcometh' in Rev 2:26  is the Greek word 'nikaō' : it means , subdue (literally or figuratively): - conquer overcome prevail get the victory..God promises to help you despite being faced with the possibility of defeat (Isaiah 41:10). Faith in God has nothing to do with with whether the circumstance is pleasant or not. Jesus Christ demonstrated this on that old rugged cross , the devil thought he has defeated him but he had another thing coming. Jesus Christ's death and resurrection marked the end of Satan's dominion over God's children .

. Faith guarantees victory in the face of defeat Do not be intimidated by the enemy , God is not with them ( Psalm 94:20) despite their false religious devotion. He will deliver you.

   Eventually, Daniel prevailed and the laws of the land was changed in favour of God's people . Righteousness prevailed through one man who took a stand for God in the face of defeat. 

   Regardless of  what would have happened Daniel had victorious faith ,therefore, whether dead or life he knew that one with God is majority. The bible says in 1 John 5:4 "For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.'

  The irony of Daniel's situation was that the king knew that Daniel was a servant of the living God. He prayed for Daniel  (Dan 6;16) He was religious but did not know God. Religious folks are easy tools in the hands of the devil.

     Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Ghost and faith for signs and wonders 

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