October 16, 2025
— Charles H. Spurgeon · Source: Morning and Evening, June 2 (Morning)
1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, which gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Christian life is never free of battle, yet we are called to triumph in Christ. Life's pressures, temptations, and weaknesses are precisely the arena of spiritual warfare. Our victory lies not in the strength of our will but in our reliance on the Lord who died and rose again for us. He conquered death, and in Him we are more than conquerors. When we remain faithful in trials and obedient in weakness, this itself is a testimony of victory.
Lord, thank you for showing me that victory comes not from my own efforts but from your victory over the world. Give me the courage to face trials and not to flee from battle. May I stand in faith and triumph through your grace in my daily lives. May your resurrection power fill me, enabling me to remain strong in the midst of weariness and to look to the light in the midst of darkness. In Jesus' name, amen.