The power that Christ gives us as His children to be overcomers is far greater than anyone can imagine. We sometimes look at getting victory as a struggle, but the Word of God tells us differently: “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us” (Eph. 3:20).

When we look at Christ in time of temptation or trial, we will find that victory is right around the corner. In the text verse, notice the word “always.” In God’s way of thinking, Who wrote this verse, there are no exceptions to how often He can give you victory – and even cause you to have it.

The only question about getting victory in Jesus is how often are we willing to look to Him and His promises for help? He is always willing to give victory, but we must also be thankful when He does.

Once you learn to get a better victory in your life, you can begin to teach others how to have the same kind and an even greater victory than you have. As we seek to get that better victory through Christ, we must also learn to hate sin more – all kinds – not just everyone else’s favorite ones.

Sin can be pleasurable even for a believer – for a short time. Until we admit that we secretly love some sins, real victory is not possible. The day of victory can begin when you ask Christ to help you hate that sin that so easily besets your walk with God.

In recent years, this Bible verse has become one of my favorite. I often mention it as I preach in different places as a challenge to others and certainly need to remind myself of it as well.

This verse has several key things we need to notice today:

1. We need to be thankful to God for any and all victories we enjoy.
2. God is the Author of all victories we have. They come to us because of Christ and through Him. In the flesh, we have no power to get victory over sin and live the way God wants us to live.
3. Note the word “always.” He is more than capable of always giving you and me the victory – if we constantly look to Him for it. It tells me that when you need victory, He is always willing to give it – but we need to walk close to Him for it and resist (not think about it – but do it) the world, the flesh, and the Devil.
4. The end result of the victory He gives is a triumph over sin and the Devil. Victory is needed every hour of every day and we must depend on Him for it. It is not a partial victory while we look to Him for it in faith. Most often it is a question of whether or not we really want it and if you try to get victory in the flesh or let God help you.

Christian, let me encourage you to claim this Bible promise and go to God when you face temptation. Start getting the kind of victory God wants you to have.