Fighting is Winning

Fighting is Winning

“GOD, your God, is right there with you, fighting with you against your enemies, fighting to win.” (Deuteronomy 20:4)

No one enters a competition to lose; everyone joins to win. But winning doesn’t happen on the sidelines—it happens on the battlefield. To win, you must fight.

For the believer, however, fighting is not merely striving for victory; it is victory in motion. In the natural, an invading army goes to war, conquers the land, and then establishes an occupying force whose duty is to maintain order and rebuild.

That’s exactly what Christ has done for us. Jesus, our conquering King, has already fought and won the decisive battle against sin, death, and the forces of darkness. Now, He has called us to occupy—to stand firm, advance His cause, and establish His Kingdom culture wherever we are.

“And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.” (Luke 19:13)

Our task, then, is to bring the reality of Heaven into the earth—to let God’s will be done here as it is done there. Every believer is a kingdom ambassador, stationed in the world to ensure that the culture of Christ permeates our families, workplaces, communities, and nations.

And when we do, the promise of Scripture comes alive:

“The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.” (Revelation 11:15)

Reflection

The victory has already been secured in Christ. Our battles today are not about winning new wars but enforcing Christ’s victory. Every challenge we face is an opportunity to manifest the triumph of our King. The believer’s posture, therefore, is not fear but faith, not retreat but advance.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank You for fighting and winning every battle on my behalf. Teach me to walk in the confidence of Your finished work. Help me to occupy faithfully until You come—spreading Your light, Your love, and Your culture in every place I stand. May Your Kingdom come and Your will be done through me, until the whole earth reflects Your glory.
Amen.


Have a fruitful day,
(Dr.) Emmanuel Okoro
(aka Dr. Lift) 

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