Victory – Triumph and Winning Through Christ

Victory Through Dependence on God

Victory is success achieved in any competition, personal struggle, or military operation through defeating what is opposing. It is not the absence of trouble or opposition, but the overcoming of every challenge that presents itself. In the Christian life, victory is

Am I living in greater victory today than I was yesterday?

dependent on our relationship with God. We believe Him no matter what seems to contradict, and refuse to allow anything to come between ourselves and Him, because He is the Commander-in-Chief—victory belongs exclusively to Him. It is not achieved by human effort or ingenuity, but “by my Spirit” and “in the name of the Lord,” as we align ourselves with Him and His Word through the spiritual armour (Ps 60:11–12, 118:8–9; Jer 17:5; Zech 4:6; Mk 16:17–18; Gal 6:10–18; Rev 12:11). True prayer is reliance on God—just as Israel prevailed when Moses’ hands were lifted up in dependence (Ex 17:11–16).

Living in Righteousness and Authority

While the potential to live in victory becomes ours when we accept Christ, we often fail to resist temptation and fall into sin, which calls for repentance. Personal righteousness guarantees victory. Therefore, make it a priority to know God and the truth of His Word, live in harmony with His Spirit, surrender your self-life, obey His instructions, and live free of known sin (Josh 7:13; Jn 8:31–32, 36, 14:6; Gal 5:16). Victory must not only be gained but maintained through humility, forgiveness, and continual sensitivity to God’s voice.

It is vital to distinguish between the sin nature all humanity inherits and how we express it individually. The inner root requires ongoing denial of the flesh and considering the old nature dead

We either overcome or are overcome

(Rom 8:2–4), while outward acts of sin must be confessed, allowing the blood of Jesus to cleanse (1 Jn 1:7, 9). As children of God, we are not victims but victors, exercising divine authority over Satan, for “I have given you authority to overcome all the power of the enemy” (Lk 10:19; Rom 5:17; 1 Jn 2:14). We rule in life through Christ (Deut 28:13; Rom 12:21).

Faith, Praise, and the Already-Secured Victory

We overcome the world through faith—“This is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith” (1 Jn 5:4). Jesus has already defeated Satan; we do not

Every day we are closer to the final victory

fight to win a victory, but to enforce the victory already secured through His resurrection (Col 2:15; 1 Jn 3:8). “Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Cor 15:57). We walk in this reality by using God’s Word to resist the enemy, just as Jesus did (Mt 4:1–11; Rev 12:11).

Praising God acknowledges His Lordship and invites His power into our situation. “Whoever offers praise honours me” (Ps 50:23), and “the eyes of the Lord run through the whole earth to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is upright before Him” (2 Chr 16:9). When David encouraged himself in the Lord and Paul and Silas prayed and praised in prison, breakthrough came (1 Sam 30:6; Acts 16:22–33). Victory is maintained through an active, growing relationship with God—guard your heart, mind, and attitudes (Prov 4:23; Rom 12:2).

Even in the midst of trials, Scripture assures us that we are “more than conquerors” through Christ (Rom 8:37). This means our victory is not merely survival, but triumphant advancement in every area of life—spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. It is not

Don’t focus on what is against you, but who is for you

dependent on circumstances, but on our steadfast trust in God’s promises. As we abide in Him, His peace guards our hearts and minds, enabling us to stand firm even when opposition rises (Phil 4:7). The victory Christ won is not distant or theoretical—it is present, personal, and accessible to all who call on His name.

Spiritual Victory Illustration

Reflection and Application:

  • Identify one area where you’ve been relying on your own strength instead of God’s Spirit, and commit to prayerful dependence.
  • Reflect on your understanding of spiritual authority—do you live as a victor or a victim? Renew your mindset in light of your position in Christ.
  • Consider how praise has opened doors in your past, and intentionally incorporate thanksgiving into your daily walk.
  • Examine your spiritual disciplines—how are you actively resisting the enemy and maintaining victory through God’s Word?

See also: armour (spiritual), baptism (2), breakthrough, confession (2), conflict, defeat, effort, evil, name of Jesus, new/new life, over-comer, position in Christ, praise, release, sovereignty of God, spiritual warfare, temptation, valley, victim,win.