Summary:

God always causes us to triumph in Christ. Even when situations and circumstances look bad, God’s Word is constantly working behind the
scenes on our behalf. For Believers, victory over battles is assured.
However, in order to overcome trials, the Word of God must be stored in
our hearts.

<ol type="A"><li> <b>The race is not given to the swift, strong, wise, or skillful; but time and
chance happens to all (Ecclesiastes 9:11, 12).

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<li> Those who win are those who know what to do in battle.
<li> We must store the Word in our hearts, so we will be prepared during trials.
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<li> Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but God delivers us out of them all.
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<li> Thanks be to God who always causes us to triumph in Christ (2 Corinthians 2:14; 1 Corinthians 15:57, 58, AMP).
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<li> Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.
<li> Our labor in the Lord is not in vain; it is not wasted.
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<li> <b>While going through trials, the Word in our hearts will always be tested. Be aware of the following:
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<li> This is our time.
<li> The attack is from the devil, not from God.
<li> The battle is in the mind (we win or lose in the mind).
<li> The Word and daily fellowship with the Holy Spirit release God’s strength and might in battle.
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<li> The Holy Spirit equips us with revelation knowledge.
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<li> However, the Holy Spirit can only give us the ability to pass the test based on what we have on the inside of us.
<li> He can only bring to our remembrance, the things we have studied from the Word.
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<li> We have what it takes to defeat the enemy.
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<li> <b>Do not think it is strange when you go through fiery trials (1 Peter 4:12, 13).
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<li> We should never believe we are going through trials because God is angry with us.
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<li> Trials do not necessarily come because we have missed the mark.
<li> Lift up your head (Psalm 24:7, 8).
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<li> When we become discouraged, fearful, doubtful, etc., we succumb to defeat.
<li> We must keep a positive attitude, despite what we are going through.
<li> We must know our Lord is strong and mighty in battle.
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<li> We have to remind ourselves God loves us.
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<li> We overcome and win over this world (1 John 5:4, The Message).
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<li> Have the mindset of a winner.
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<li> Man was created to win, conquer, prevail, and overcome.
<li> We were placed on this Earth to have dominion and authority.
<li> We must run to win the prize God has set before us.
<li> When sin is compared to grace, grace wins every time.
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<li> Man did not know about losing until the presence of God left him.
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<li> When we succumb to sin, fear, unbelief, worry, doubt, shame, and other negative emotions, we short-circuit our success.
<li> We must believe Jesus is the Son of God.
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<li> Heaven is rooting for the truth to be demonstrated in our lives (2 Corinthians 13:5, The Message).
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<li> Make up in your mind you are a winner. Be determined that nothing will
separate you from your victory (Psalm 20:9, The Message).
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Scripture References:

  • Ecclesiastes 9:11, 12
  • 2 Corinthians 2:14
  • 1 Corinthians 15:57
  • 1 Peter 4:12, 13
  • Psalm 24:7, 8
  • 1 John 5:4, The Message
  • 2 Corinthians 13:5, The Message
  • Psalm 20:9, The Message