Sat.’s Devo - Walk in the Victory

Read: Isaiah 12:1-14:32; 2 Co. 13:1-14; Ps. 57:1-11; Pr. 23:9-11 In the midst of judgment we have chapter twelve which is a song of praise to God for bringing them out of captivity. It is also for the new Christian who has just found the saving grace of God. It comes right before God’s chapter of wrath on His enemies. Chapter thirteen is a picture of God’s wrath on Babylon, the proud and arrogant. He sends an army from afar (the Medes and the Persians) to totally destroy Babylon and its inhabitants. It is not a pretty sight. Chapter fourteen is a chapter of grace for the Jews, God’s chosen people and for us. When Jesus died on the cross, He destroyed His enemies and gave us possession of the land and the people. He gave us rest from sorrow and fear and bondage. The whole earth and creation rejoices when we walk as sons of God. We already have this deliverance but so few of us live it. God’s kingdom is not of this earth. We can have this now spiritually but one day it will be made manifest and all will see Satan’s demise and God’s reign. In Corinthians, Paul is coming for the third time to visit them. He once again defends his authority and position in Christ. The person who opposed Paul and deceived many of the people in the church has been taken out but a small group still follow him. Paul is still trying to woo them back. Lord, help us to walk in the power and victory that you won for us on the cross.