The victorious Christian life is the life that’s lived, by faith, in a moment-by-moment surrender to God. The good news for us as believers and followers of Christ is that we already have victory because of what our Savior did for us on the cross.
But even though we have the victory, that doesn’t always mean that we feel like we’re living in victory. Because the truth is, we have a real enemy whose purpose is to prevent us from walking in all that Jesus paid for us to receive on the cross.
And even if Satan could not stop you from salvation, he will try anything and everything to make you believe you aren’t victorious here on earth.
Key #1 – Walk by Faith and Not Sight
2 Corinthians 5:7 says, “We walk by faith, not by sight.” (ESV)
It is completely natural to walk by sight.
Our senses are a gift from God, however, when we are born again, we are gifted with the Holy Spirit who will lead us into God’s perfect plan for our life.
To live victoriously, you must learn to constantly listen for the leading of the Holy Spirit and then boldly decide to surrender understanding by your 5 senses and choose faith and trust in God instead.
Each and every time you choose to trust God and walk by faith, God will give you courage as you see God’s ways are always good.
Choose faith and watch God powerfully bring abundantly exceedingly more than all you could ask or imagine.
Key #2 – Stay Focused and Avoid Distraction
2 Corinthians 10:5 says, “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” (NIV)
Daily victory begins in your thoughts.
From the moment you wake up, you have a choice to make…listen to the destructive, negative voice of the one that wants to harm you or listen to the truth of your loving Heavenly Father who already has it all planned out for you.
The enemy wants to distract you so he can get you off the path of peace and joy.
You must stay focused at all times and take captive any negative, condemning, harmful thoughts that present themselves to the door of your mind.
Ask yourself, is this really true or is it a lie?
And if it is a lie, then what is really the truth?
Ask the Holy Spirit and he will lead you into all truth which will bring your mind back to peace, joy, and contentment.
Make it a priority to know what God’s word says so you can quickly and easily bring to mind what God’s truth, your truth, is.
As you continually practice this and learn to quickly take all thoughts captive, you are well on your way to living victoriously every second of the day.
Key #3 – Look for the Provision
Philippians 4:19 says, “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
God supplied manna for the Israelites each and every day when they were on their way to the promise land. He gave them exactly what they needed for that day.
God is a good God who doesn’t change His ways.
He will supply all of your needs because of your relationship with Jesus. But you must look for it. It’s there, but you have to be willing to be on the lookout for every way God provides.
Keep an open mindset that God’s provision may come packaged differently than you expected, but there is purpose and reason (for your benefit) for what He supplies.
As you see the provision and thank Him, you will grow stronger in your ability to continue walking by faith not sight.
Conclusion
Remember these three keys, implement them daily, and you will live a victorious life. Trust the Lord to help you when you are weak. Call on His name and believe that He hears you and will answer. He always has your back!
