Just Barely 3/27/14

³⁷ No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.  Romans 8:37 (ESV)

For a variety of reasons, today promises to be a challenging day at work.  As a result, I asked Kristi for a little extra prayer support.  My last comment to her on the subject was, "I just need to get through the day today."  No sooner had the words come out of my mouth than the Holy Spirit reminded me that through Him I am a conqueror.

"Just get through the day."  Just survive.  Barely make it.  What a pansy!  Those who have entered into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ are more than survivors.  We are more than "just barelys".  We are conquerors! 


1 Corinthians 15:57 - But thanks [be] to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Now thanks [be] unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.

Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Ephesians 6:10 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.  

Ephesians 6:17 - ¹³ Therefore take up the whole armor of God

We are given armor.  Not Nerf guns.  He gives clarity and wisdom.  Not confusion and ignorance.  He ordains.  He commissions.  He empowers!

The Christians life is not survival.  It is victory.  It is not minimums.  It is abundance.  It is not "just getting through the day".  It is conquering!