day no. 16,247: the kind that accompany conquest

“The viewpoint to maintain is that we are here for one purpose only, viz., to be captives in the train of Christ’s triumphs. We are not in God’s showroom, we are here to exhibit one thing — the absolute captivity of our lives to Jesus Christ. How small the other points of view are — 'I am standing alone battling for Jesus'; 'I have to maintain the cause of Christ and hold this fort for Him.' Paul says — 'I am in the train of a conqueror, and it does not matter what the difficulties are, I am always led in triumph.'” - Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest

Whatever happens to the Christian, it is all part of winning. However hard it may be, it is the kind of hard that is worth it. Whatever difficulties we may encounter in tracking Christ's footsteps, they are the kind that accompany conquest.

2 Corinthians 2:14

Thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.

Christ has conquered and we are caught up in His train. Wherever He leads, it is a triumphal track. However dark it may seem following behind in His shadow, it is always, only, ever-increasing light before Him.

Ephesians 4:4-8

There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men.”

He liberally distributes gifts as He marches ever onward and upward in victory. Grace is generously given as the parade rolls on.

Romans 8:37

In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

We will see His kingdom come, not go. We will watch our prayers come true. He did not instruct us to pray for something neither He nor His father want to answer. He did not beg the question in order to say, "No!" He leads us in triumph. Our rule and reign with Him is as secure as His rule and reign, which is to say, very.

Acts 14:22

Through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

There will be tribulations, but they lead to a place where Christ is honored as King. Tribulations are promised, but so is the destination and admittance upon arrival.