Our scripture for Spiritual Victory today comes from II Thessalonians 3:
Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, 2 and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. 4 And we have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will do the things that we command. 5 May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.
When Paul wrote his letters it was not all about correcting errors at the churches; he also wanted them to be encouraged, including when they knew he was on the frontlines, suffering persecution for the faith. He tells these faithful Thessalonian believers that God is more faithful. He is not only watchful like they are to be; He sees everything. He is the core of stability, and we can put our confidence in Him, both for ourselves, and for others. What we need to do for spiritual victory is willingly trust in His love for us, and depend upon the grace He offers in Christ. God sees; He cares; He can. Let's put our faith there.
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