Never Outmatched

 Everybody has something. Some battle they are facing. Some trial they are enduring. Some problem they are trying to work through. Some burden they carry. A sorrow they cannot move past. Everybody has something. Maybe you are facing relational problems. Perhaps you know the sting from a prodigal child or grandchild.  What is your something?

It may be really big. Mountain like and seemingly immovable. The shadow alone may cause you to tremble and fills your heart with dismay. 

In such moments our adversary, the Devil, loves to pounce on the weak. Such people are easy prey. They are vulnerable, weary, and helpless. Like sheep. In such a condition the tempter comes. He offers tantalizing options to escape and cope. He pounces to devour. These options are lies. They never fulfill what they promise. They only lead further down the road to misery and condemnation. 

Jesus is never outmatched by the Devil. He defeated him when tempted. He defeated him on the cross. He delivered a knockout blow in the resurrection. That same resurrection power lives in Christians. 

"That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death in order that I may attain the resurrection from the dead." [Phil 3:10-11]

If people devoted themselves to knowing God, I mean really getting more and more acquainted with Him and His attributes, they would know for certain He has never nor will ever be outmatched by Satan. He will never be outmatched by problems and heartaches. He will never be outmatched by anyone or anything. He is undefeated. His power, resurrection power resides in the child of God. He resides in us to help us overcome, persevere, endure, press on, and triumph. 

Don't misunderstand. That does not mean the child of God may not have to suffer. If Jesus suffered the cruel cross, why should we mind a little suffering in our own lives. Suffering comes in different shapes and sizes. Suffering may come to the righteous and the unrighteous. 

The righteous remember that Jesus has never been outmatched. The worst suffering Satan can throw at believers is death. Through Jesus death is swallowed up in victory! [I Cor 15:54] Hallelujah. With Jesus there has never been a David verses Goliath moment when He was outsized, out experienced, and outmatched. Jesus is our champion. Undefeated champion. Satan challenged Him in Heaven and was quickly defeated and cast down to hell along with his demon co-conspirators. 

That is good news. It is not the best news. For awhile it may appear Satan is winning. He will rule and terrorize in the end days. Jesus will allow it. When the Father says, "Now," the Son of God will return on a white horse, with a sword in His hand and fire in His eyes to judge. Satan will be forever defeated along with his followers. [Rev 19:11-16] Jesus is not outmatched. He is and will ever be victorious.

Be encouraged suffering saints. Your Savior is not outmatched or outwitted. He can help you. He will help you. He is heavily invested in you. [Phil 1:6]  Hold your head high and do not walk in defeat. Your King and champion is never outmatched by anything you face.