VICTORY! Speaker: Dr. Paul Dhinakaran Gist: Keep this in mind, pray everyday for God to grant you victory. The Bible says in Proverbs 21:31, " The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory is from the Lord." The Lord desires to give you victory.
You must be aware of Sir. Isaac Newton. There is something very interesting in the life of this person. He was fatherless even at a very tender age. The mother who is normally thought of as the personification of compassion, care and concern, left him to the mercy of his very aged grandmother.
The thoughtful grandmother often said, "My dear Isaac, I cannot do anything for you. I am a very poor woman but I can teach you one thing. Remember, if you want to be successful, pray everyday and ask God to grant you success in everything that you do." Often she emphasized, "Keep this in mind, pray everyday for God to grant you victory." In accordance with the advice given by his grandmother, Isaac Newton prayed everyday saying, "Lord give me victory today." The Lord Who looked at this sincere soul gave him success.
What did Sir Isaac Newton discover? Yes, the famous Law of Gravitation. That was the greatest discovery the world had ever known. Today he is acclaimed the greatest scientist of our times. In the same manner, God is going to lift you up. Perhaps you may be insignificant today, but God wants to rise you up to very great heights in this world. Do you believe this? It is just for this purpose that God is going to give you victory. Pray for your success and victory this day. The Lord Who had helped Sir. Isaac Newton will also help you. It is only God Who gives you the victory.
Unless we have the Lord's presence by our side, fear would continue to torment and make us do all evil things. Since Newton prayed for victory everyday, he had no fear in him. God says, "My children, today I am going to give you victory over fear when you pray for this grace." The Bible says in II Timothy 1:7, "For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of sound mind, power and love" What does the Spirit of God offer you? It keeps you absolutely fearless and grants you a sound mind. You will understand and remember every bit of information you read. Why was Solomon the wisest man in the world? His ability to discern and understand everything earned him such a title. God says I will give you the Spirit to understand everything.
Today my dear friends, God's Spirit has no fear but gives you a sound mind that makes you understand everything when you allow His Spirit to come into you. Now He is going to offer this gift to you. You are never alone. You are not going to face your exams alone but God is going to give you victory. Open your heart and tell the Lord Jesus that you cannot face the exams without Him. Tell Jesus Christ that you cannot face life without Him. You cannot overcome the feeling of fear, failure or get cent percent marks without Jesus. Plead with the Lord to come into your heart. God can bless you only when you obey your parents. Cry unto the Lord and say, "Lord please give me the grace to obey my parents." Jesus was obedient to his parents and therefore God blessed him with wisdom and also gave Him a great stature. Every problem and distractions in your family would be removed even as the Lord Jesus steps into your heart. The power of God is coming into you to grant you the desired victory.
Prayer
Loving Lord,
I praise You for being the source of wisdom. Help me to seek Your grace everyday and grant me the desired victory for this day. I confess that without You I cannot face my life on this earth. I thank for having assured me that You overcame the world and therefore You want me to be of good cheer always and face each day with Your power. I offer myself into Thy loving hands.
In Jesus' name I pray.
Amen. |