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1 John 5:4 NLT For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith.

God’s word tells us that, through Christ, we are victorious in every situation and every circumstance. Romans 8:37 says, we’re more than conquerors.

If we’re honest, there are situations that make us question our victory. If we get denied a promotion, how is that victory? If we get diagnosed with a disease, how is that victory? If our marriage ends up in divorce, how is that victory?

To understand our victory, we must step back and look at things from God’s point of view. From His vantage point, He knows the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10). For that denied promotion, there could be a number of victorious reasons we can’t see now. There could be a better promotion somewhere else, our faith and patience is being strengthened, or that denied promotion is bringing us closer to Him. All of this is victorious in God’s eyes. 

It’s similar to a marriage that ended. A marriage ending could give us peace that God desires for us (John 14:27), a more compatible spouse could be available for us, or once again, the divorce could bring us closer to Him.

From God’s vantage point, every circumstance ends in victory. Even our natural death or the death of a loved one. Every born-again believer leaves the suffering of this world and ends up with Him. That’s victory.

Instead of getting upset with God or questioning the validity of God’s word concerning victory, take a step back and look at things from God’s point of view. And by faith, receive the victory He’s made available through Christ Jesus.

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