Victory!

I watched the DuPont Tyler Bulldogs basketball team come from behind in the last quarter and win their game. At half-time I almost went home. At the end of the third quarter I re-considered going home again. But in the last quarter, when all seemed hopeless, the young men amazed their fans. It was their determination and teamwork which brought them victory. They executed play after play according to how their coach had taught them. They had confident in their coach and the strength to win the battle. Awesome game guys!

As believers, we have to follow the guidance of our Coach, Jesus Christ. When we find ourselves in the last quarter, He will lead us to victory. When we execute our faith as He has trained us, we will find that we have the strength to win the battle by His Spirit. Even when those around us doubt our purpose, our determination, teamwork, trust, and faithfulness will be rewarded with the prize of Glory! The Coach will say "Awesome guys!"

Lord Jesus, You are our victory today and for all eternity. Help us to wave the victory banner high! Amen.

I Corinthians 15:57, "But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ ."