Practical Victory

God has done a mighty work in us, but that is no reason for us to become lazy or reckless. We are responsible to cooperate with God and it is the only way we will have experiential victory. The war has already been won at Calvary. Jesus is victorious and that victory is ours by our inheritance in Him. However, we must exercise our faith in Him to win our battles. We must discipline our lives according to His Word to see our victories. We need fellowship with like minded brothers and sisters to continue in our winning ways. Then of course, the Fulness of the Holy Spirit is available to empower us for overcoming obstacles. Grace is not for disgrace. We should never take for granted the powerful, costly, wonderful work of Christ. His death, burial and resurrection has made abundant life possible. All we have to do is believe and execute our part. Here is how the Word describes it. (Philippians 2:12,13) "So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure." We win, but we need to work out what God has worked in. Have a great day cooperating with the King of kings!