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Day 36: Failing to See Jesus’ Victory

Opening Prayer

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Heavenly Father, You alone are worthy of all praise, honor and glory. Thank You for the finished work of Your Son Jesus Christ on the cross, through which He overcome death and defeated our true enemy, satan. Please forgive us for the times when we take our eyes off the victorious cross and lose sight of all that You have achieved through Christ’s death and resurrection. Renew our minds to the truth of Jesus’ triumph over sin and death. By Your Spirit, help us remain steadfast in proclaiming this victory to the world around us. Draw our hearts ever closer to You through continued remembrance of all You have done for us through Your Son. We ask these things in Jesus’ precious name. Amen.

Scripture Reading and Reflection

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Galatians 3:1-5 KJV

O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?

This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?

Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain.

He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

Reflection:

In Galatians 3, Paul laments how quickly the Galatian believers had wandered from the clear reality of the cross. Jesus Christ had been “clearly portrayed as crucified” before their eyes, yet somehow they were being led astray. satan relentlessly tries to obscure the true victory and power of Jesus’ finished work on the cross. He wants us to lose sight of what Christ accomplished so that we will try to accomplish our salvation through our own efforts rather than relying completely on God’s grace. As Paul asks the Galatians, “Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by faith in what you heard?” (Gal. 3:2). The answer is clear – it is by faith in Christ alone that we receive salvation and the indwelling Spirit. Any attempt to add works to the equation diminishes what Christ did on the cross. satan wants us living in defeat rather than the triumph promised through the cross (Col. 2:15). But thanks be to God, through Jesus “death has been swallowed up in victory” (1 Cor. 15:54). By His perfect life, sacrificial death and resurrection, Jesus defeated sin, death and the devil (Heb. 2:14-15; Rom. 8:3). He alone is “the pioneer and perfecter of our faith” (Heb. 12:2). When we fix our eyes on Him and His finished work, we can walk in the victory that is ours in Christ.

Hymn:

Never Lose Sight of Jesus

1 Oh, Pilgrim bound for the heav’nly land, Never lose sight of Jesus; He’ll lead you gently with loving hand, Never lose sight of Jesus.

Chorus: Never lose sight of Jesus, Never lose sight of Jesus; Day and night He will lead you right, Never lose sight of Jesus.

2 Whene’er you’re tempted to go astray, Never lose sight of Jesus; Press onward, upward, the narrow way, Never lose sight of Jesus. [Chorus]

3 Tho’ dark the pathway may seem ahead, Never lose sight of Jesus; “I will be with you,” His word hath said, Never lose sight of Jesus; [Chorus]

4 When death is knocking outside the door, Never lose sight of Jesus; Till safely landed on Canaan’s shore, Never lose sight of Jesus. [Chorus]

Lyrics: Johnson Oatman, Music: Edwin Othello Excel

Creative Activities: 1. Scripture Writing

scripture writing   Write out Galatians 3:1-5 in your best handwriting on the Scripture writing page which you can download below. Please download the Scripture Writing Page below. It is for personal and educational use (school, homeschooling) as well as for use at church and in ministry only. Commercial use not allowed.

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Creative Activities: 2. Bible Journaling

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Take time journaling on Galatians 3:1-5 or another passage about Christ’s victory. Some ideas:
  • Write out the full passage or key verses in an eye-catching style.
  • Illustrate words like “crucified”, “cross” or “victory” with related images.
  • Note thoughts, feelings and reflections in the margins.
  • Circle words that stand out to highlight the reality of Jesus’ triumph.
  • In a scattered prayer format, list things Christ defeated through the cross.
  • Doodle repeated V’s for victory or images of triumph throughout.
Loosen up and meditate on scriptural truths of Jesus’ finished work through creative expression. Let your art elevate your understanding of victory achieved through the cross alone.

Creative Activities: 3. Doodling

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  Now doodle the reality of Christ’s victory:
  • Crosses connected with words like “defeated” or “victory”.
  • Radiating lines from a large cross representing salvation spreading.
  • Outlines of open tombs or worshipping figures praising His triumph.
  • Hearts filled with cross-shapes or Scripture quotes of Jesus victory.
  • Arrows pointing up from a hill written with “It is finished!”.
  • Cloud-shapes framing pictures of Christ ascending from the dead.
Loosen up and allow your doodles to freely emerge as you meditate on Jesus’ finished work at Calvary securing our ultimate victory. Find creative ways to express what the cross has conquered through His name. Please download the Doodle Printable below. It is for personal and educational use (school, homeschooling) as well as for use at church and in ministry only. Commercial use not allowed.

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Creative Activities: 4. Journaling

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Reflect and Journal:

  • What false ideas does satan try to plant in your mind to obscure the reality of Christ’s victory over sin and death? How can you counter those deceitful lies with truth from Scripture?
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Applying and Taking Action

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  Determine to walk in Christ’s triumph this week:
  • Memorize key verses about the cross’s conquest to declare over temptations.
  • Look for opportunities each day to proclaim resurrection power to non-believers.
  • In prayer, meditate on areas where you feel defeated, surrendering them to Jesus’ victory.
  • Write encouraging notes to fellow believers, reminding them of what Jesus achieved.
  • Consider creative ways to artistically depict the cross’s victory through song, poem, etc.
  • Spend intentional time in worship, reflecting on Christ’s defeat of death.
  • Serve others in need as a way to exemplify Christ’s victory over sin and death.
May focusing on the cross propel you to experience and share its life-changing victory each day!

Closing Prayer

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Heavenly Father, we thank You for the precious gift of victory that is ours through faith in Jesus Christ. By Your Holy Spirit, continue to strengthen our grasp on all that was accomplished through His death and resurrection. Remove anything that would obscure our vision or cause us to lose sight of Christ’s victory. May Your truth dwell richly in our hearts and minds. As we end this time reflecting on Christ’s definitive victory, empower us to go forth declaring the Good News without fear or doubt. May our lives proclaim His conquest over sin, satan and death each and every day. Draw us ever closer in worship of our victorious Savior, the King of kings. In His mighty name we pray, Amen.

 

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