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Victory in Christ
5 Steps to Victory in Christ
by Ben Cerullo
Many
believers become disappointed when things don’t go their way.
They fall
prey to the common misconception that all their problems and struggles will
vanish once they start a relationship with Jesus.
However,
let’s be honest: Life can be tough.
Even as
Christians, we’ll face many challenges – including some new ones we didn’t have
to deal with as unbelievers.
You see,
before we were saved, we were no threat to the devil. But when we accepted
Jesus into our heart, something changed.
We took up a
new residence in the spiritual battlefield and immediately became an enemy of
Satan.
If your
struggles seem overwhelming today, these five steps will help you to find a
place of victory in the Lord:
1. Quit relying
on your own strength. Realize that the only way to experience lasting victory
is through the power of the Holy Spirit and reliance upon what Jesus
accomplished for you on the cross.
2. Cry out to
God, and repent of any known sins. Ask God to forgive you and deliver you. Turn
away from your chains, sin, and bondage, and run into the arms of your loving
Father, Savior, and Deliverer.
3. Be
accountable. Surround yourself with solid believers to lean on for prayer and
support to help you during times of temptation or struggle.
4. Passionately
pursue God. Commit yourself to spending daily time with Jesus and get to know
Him intimately. Press into His Word and His presence until He’s your
everything.
5. Fight the
good fight. The Bible says there’s a fierce spiritual battle for your soul (Ephesians
6:10-18). You must stand in the victory Jesus has already won for you. Defend it,
stand on it, and walk in it!
Ben Cerullo has been named by Charisma Magazine as one of
the “30 Emerging Voices” who will lead the church in the next decade. His
ministry carries a powerful anointing and prophetic message. Traveling
extensively, both domestically and internationally, he has spoken in more than
27 nations. God continues to use him to reach people with the Gospel,
confirming His Word with signs following.
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