Already Victorious in Christ

Having recently recovered from discouragement and evil attacks in the mind, the Sunday service at NCC sets me free.

Sharing below my understanding of the sermon and hope it will minister to you too.

As we all know, we are victorious in Christ. The battle had been won and we rest in the finished work of Jesus Christ. We are kings, princes and royalty. Yet many of us are living like we are in defeat. The circumstances in our lives seem to manifest a negative picture.

The evil one is always looking for open doors in our lives to enter. Apparently, many of us, children of God are leaving our doors opened without even realising. There are many possible doors but 3 were explained.

1) Close the door of Discouragement
- Discouragement is a lack of courage. We are called to be bold and courageous.
- Many times we let go of our inheritance from God when the situation around us appears to be negative. We give up hanging on to God's promises in His Word.
- English word "Courage" comes from a French word "Heart"
- Listen and be led by your heart not your head.
- Medical report, job market can say negatively about your situation but you should take God at His Word. Violent takes it by force until the facts come in line with God's Word.

2) Close the door of Division
- Division of the body of Christ. A problem without a solution is deemed to be a complaint.
- Close the door of negative voices which are out to separate relationships which God blesses - it can be friendship, marriage or relationship with fellow chuch members.

3) Close the door of Distraction
- Cares of the world made the plant/tree unfruitful and chok the blessings
- Our direction will change when we are distracted. Eg, while driving, you are distracted by happenings at the right or left and you are not focusing in front...
- God's Word is full of power when you focus. Apply faith to receive.