Fighting from Victory

"But take heart; I have won the victory over the world" (John 16:33).

On Saturday I participated in a protest rally outside the Planned Parenthood in Providence.  Some five hundred people gathered, and similar gatherings took place across the country.  I was asked to say a few words and then lead the closing prayer.  I decided to share the best advice I ever got about fighting the pro-life battle: Always remember that you're not fighting for victory but from victory.  This changes everything.

By His bloodied cross and vacated tomb, our dear Lord Jesus Christ has already won the victory over all sin, death, and evil in this world.  By faith in Him, He makes us the victors too.  We fight the spiritual battle, taking heart and courage from the victory already won.  We are the spiritual fulfillment of the men of Israel and Judah who "arose and shouted and pursued the Philistines" after seeing that Goliath was dead and the enemy was on the run (1 Sam. 17:52).

Fight from the victory of Christ, the true David.  Apply this to every spiritual battle and especially to the personal ones.  Use the weapons of fasting, prayer, mercy, and joy - against which the enemy has no defense.

Taking a Stand

"I am the bread of life" (John 6:35).

A letter was recently sent to the Smithsonian by a group of pastors.  It's a letter that every American should read.

http://cns7prod.s3.amazonaws.com/attachments/ministers_letter.pdf

Dear Christians, never cease to pray
For faith and love these latter days,
For marriage, life, and family,
That all be held in sanctity.