The victory is already yours.

Two things are very important for us to remember when we find ourselves in a conflict.

1.We are not fighting against flesh and blood. As simple as that may seem to remember, it is one of the most difficult to keep in mind when conflict actually arises and our “enemy” is before us. We so easily get caught up in the personal emotions of the moment that we lose the ability to live out of our spirit mind. Instead, we often choose a soulish response. In other words, we are led by our anger, jealousy, fear, rejection, etc., instead of the Holy Spirit. When we let Him lead, the Holy Spirit helps us to stay focused on the real enemy, rather than the person/people in front of us.

We must choose every time to see the conflict through God’s eyes instead of through the lens of our own feelings and emotions. This choice will determine whether or not we win the battle we face. The second important truth is this:

2. We are not fighting to get victory in our lives. Rather, in any given situation, we fight the battle having been given the victory already by Jesus—through His death, burial and resurrection. You and I are just securing these victories that are already ours by resisting and putting the devil where he belongs: under our feet. Isn’t it great to know that you already have the victory over sickness, brokenness, marital problems, fear, depression… (not trying to get it)!