Claim Victory

CLAIM VICTORY

"You are my King and my God, who decrees victories for Jacob." Psalm 44:4

I want to dedicate today's Freedom Fighter to Dave Shoppy, a faithful member of the America's KESWICK staff that went to be with the Lord on August 9, 2006. There is not a week that goes by that someone says, "I remember Dave," or "I miss Dave because ..." Dave lived a life of victory, and he is experiencing the reality of VICTORY in Jesus as he enjoys heaven. Please continue to pray for his wife, Betsy.

"There are no enemies to your growth in grace, or to your Christian work, that were not included in your Savior's victory. Remember, 'The Lord said to Joshua, ' Do not be afraid of them, because ... I will hand all of them over to you'" (Joshua 11:6) Also recall the fact that when you resist your enemies, they "will flee from you" (James 4:7). And remember what Joshua said to the people: "Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous" (Joshua 10:25). The Lord IS with you, "Mighty men of valour" (Joshua 1:14), and you are mighty because you are one with the Mightiest. So claim you victory!

Whenever your enemies are closing in on you, CLAIM VICTORY! Whenever your heart and your flesh fail you, look up and CLAIM VICTORY! Be sure you claim your share in the triumph that Jesus won, for He won it not for Himself alone but for us all. Remember that you were in Him when He won it -- so CLAIM VICTORY! Count Christ's victory as yours and gather the spoils if the war. Neither the giants (Numbers 13:33), nor the fortified cities need intimidate or defeat you! You are part of the conquering army. CLAIM YOU SHARE IN THE SAVIOR'S VICTORY.

We are children of the King. Therefore which of these most honors our divine Sovereign: failing to claim our rights and even doubting they belong to us, or asserting our privilege as children of the Royal Family, and demanding the rights that accompany our inheritance?" -- from Streams in the Desert Dave Shoppy understood what it meant to THINK, LIVE and CLAIM VICTORY! -- Bill Welte is President and CEO of America's KESWICK

God's WORD for YOU: Proverbs 9; Psalm 77-78; Romans 10

Great Quote: Really, then, our problem is not weakness, but independence! And in covenant, you die to independent living. Kay Arthur