Victory In Jesus

Memory Verse:  "The Lord works out everything to its proper end - even the wicked for a day of disaster."   Proverbs 16:4
Scripture Reading:  Esther 9 & 10

God’s victory is shared with His people!

1.  God’s victorious people are those who have joined Him through faith in Jesus! v. 8:17

• Ephesians 2:8-9
  
• Romans 8:14-16
  

2.  God gives the victory by “turning the tables” against those who hate Him! v. 9:2

• The World Authority is used for God’s people
  
• The World’s people are in fear of God’s people
  
• The World’s weapons have not destroyed God’s people
  
• The World’s pride is brought to humiliation: vs. 9:7-10, 13-14
  

3.  God’s people should celebrate the victory of God! vs. 9:18-19, 21-28

• Christians do this every Sunday!  1 Corinthians 16:2, Acts 20:7
  
• Look forward, in joy, to the coming Day of the Lord!
  

          a.  Remains Unfulfilled: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4
          b.  Return is Unexpected: 1 Thessalonians 5:2 
          c.  Reveals Undeniably: 2 Peter 3:10
4.  God’s people can experience personal victory in life! v. 10:3

• Rewarding Work
  
• Respect from your peers
  
• Worked for the good of others
  
• Worked for God’s purpose and people
  

SO WHAT?

• Experience and remember the victory of your salvation.
  
• Commit to live in victory every day in your relationships and work.
  
• Expect God to reverse the circumstances of defeat. Wait and work in faith.
  
• Celebrate joyfully!