A day is coming when there will be only one King and only one Name exalted above every other name in heaven, on earth, and under the earth. At His name every knee shall bow, and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father (Philippians 2:9–11).
As believers, we are soldiers of the Lord Jesus Christ. Through His death and resurrection, He has given us victory over Satan, the powers of darkness, and every demonic force in the spiritual realm (Ephesians 6:10–18; Colossians 2:15; Luke 10:19). Although the rulers of this world and the forces of evil unite in rebellion against God and His Anointed One, their efforts are in vain.
he nations conspire together against the Lord and against His Anointed, yet God laughs at their rebellion because their plans cannot prevail against His sovereign will (Psalm 2:1–6). God has exalted His Son above every ruler, authority, power, dominion, kingdom, and every name that can be named, not only in this age but also in the age to come (Ephesians 1:20–22).
Those who reject God have exchanged His glory for worthless idols made by human hands and created things. Claiming to be wise, they have become fools (Romans 1:21–25). Instead of repenting and making peace with God, they continue in rebellion. Yet God's invitation remains open: "Seek the Lord while He may be found... let the wicked forsake their ways... and He will abundantly pardon" (Isaiah 55:6–7).
The wicked may flourish for a season like grass, and evildoers may seem to prosper, but they will ultimately perish (Psalm 92:7). True wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord (Proverbs 9:10), and true understanding is to depart from evil (Job 28:28). As Ecclesiastes 12:13–14 reminds us, the whole duty of mankind is to fear God and keep His commandments.
The whole creation is groaning, like a woman in the pains of childbirth, waiting for the glorious renewal that God has promised (Romans 8:22–23). As the Day of the Lord draws near, the world experiences increasing turmoil, yet believers wait with hope.
All who believe in the Son of God and place their trust in Him will rejoice at His appearing. Just as a mother forgets her pain when her child is born, God's people will rejoice when they behold Christ coming in glory with His holy angels (John 16:21–22; Matthew 25:31; Titus 2:13)
God has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son (Colossians 1:13–14). The Son has set us free, and we are free indeed (John 8:36). By His wounds we have been healed (Isaiah 53:5; 1 Peter 2:24). Like sheep, we had all gone astray, but through Christ we have been brought back to our Shepherd (Isaiah 53:6; 1 Peter 2:25).
The cross has secured our victory. Victory belongs to Jesus! Through His precious blood our sins have been washed away (Ephesians 1:7; Revelation 1:5). We are sinners saved by grace through faith, not by our own works, so that no one can boast before God (Ephesians 2:8–9)
Therefore, let the redeemed of the Lord declare that He is good and that His steadfast love endures forever (Psalm 107:2; Psalm 136:1). Let us proclaim that no weapon formed against God's people shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment shall be condemned, for this is the heritage of the servants of the Lord (Isaiah 54:17).
May all who seek the Lord rejoice and be glad in Him (Psalm 40:16). Let us sing joyful songs before our God, for He is good; His love endures forever, and His faithfulness continues through all generations (Psalm 100:4–5).
Our Father in heaven, strengthen the weak hands and make firm the feeble knees (Isaiah 35:3–4; Hebrews 12:12–13). Give courage to every fearful heart as we wait for Your salvation. It is upon Your Word that we continue to stand, and having done all, we will keep standing (Ephesians 6:13).
Victory always belongs to Jesus, regardless of the lies, fear, and deception that Satan tries to spread through the events of this world. Help us to stand firm in faith, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). Thank You that the God of peace will soon crush Satan under our feet (Romans 16:20), and that through Christ we are more than conquerors (Romans 8:37).
Lord, help us to rest in Your everlasting arms (Deuteronomy 33:27). Surround us with the whole armour of God so that we may extinguish every flaming arrow of the evil one and stand against all his schemes (Ephesians 6:11–17).
Victory always belongs to Jesus. Amen.