Author: YBP

VICTORY IS OURS!!! For we have been blessed with Love Personified. Salvation Personified. Healing Personified. Victory Personified. God Personified. JESUS CHRIST, OUR RISEN LORD AND SAVIOR!!!❤️

THE CHAMPION ❤️

(Carman)

In the vast expanse of a timeless place

Where silence ruled the outer space

Ominously, towering it stood

The symbol of a spirit war

Between the one name Lucifer

And the Morning Star, The ultimate of good

Enveloped by a trillion planets

Clean as lightning and hard as granite

A cosmic coliseum would host the end

Of the war between the lord of sin and death

And the Omnipotent Creator of man’s first breath

Who will decide who forever will be the Champion

The audience for the ‘Fight of the Ages’ was assembled and in place

The angels came in splendor from a star

The saints that had gone before were there: Jeremiah, Enoch, Job

They were singing the “Song of Zion” on David’s harp

The demons arrived, offensive and vile, cursing and blaspheming God

Followed by their ‘trophies’ dead and gone

Hitler, Napoleon, Pharaoh, Capone

Tormented and vexed and grieved

Waiting for their judgment From the Throne

Then a chill swept through the mammoth crowd and the demons squealed with glee

As a sordid, vulgar, repulsive essence was felt

Arrogantly prancing, hands held high, draped in a sparkling shroud

Trolled by demons, Satan ascended from Hell

Then Satan cringed, the sinners groaned!

The demons reeled in pain as a swell of power like silent thunder rolled

With a surge of light beyond intense, illuminating the universe

In resplendent glory appeared the Son of God

Then a Persona, yes, Extraordinaire appeared in center ring

God the Father will oversee the duel

Opening the Book of Life, each grandstand hushed in awe as

Majestically He said

“Now here’s the rules. He’ll be wounded for their transgressions

Bruised for iniquities”

When He said, “By His stripes they’re healed,” the devil shook!

He screamed, “Sickness is my specialty. I hate that healing junk!”

God said, “You shut your face, I wrote the book!”

Then the Father looked at His only Son and said

“You know the rules

Your blood will cleanse their sins and calm their fears.”

Then He pointed His finger at Satan and said

“And I know you know the rules

You’ve been twisting them to deceive My people for years.”

Satan screamed, “I’ll kill you Christ! You’ll never win this fight!”

The demons wheezed, “That’s right, there ain’t no way.”

Satan jeered, “You’re dead meat, Jesus, I’m gonna bust you UP tonight!”

Jesus said, “Go ahead, make my day!”

The bell rang, the crowd cheered, the fight was on

And the devil leaped in fury

With all his evil tricks he came undone

He threw his jabs of hate and lust

A stab of pride and envy but the hand that knew no sin blocked every one

Forty days and nights they fought, and Satan couldn’t touch Him

Now the final blow saved for the final round

Prophetically Christ’s hands came down

And Satan struck in vengeance!

The blow of death felled Jesus to the ground

The devils roared in victory!

The saints shocked and perplexed as wounds appeared upon His hands and feet

Then Satan kicked Him in His side, and blood and water flowed

And they waited for the 10 count of defeat

God the Father turned His head

His tears announcing Christ was dead!

The 10 count would proclaim the battle’s end

Then Satan trembled through his sweat in unexpected horror, yet…

As God started to count by saying

“…10…”

“Hey wait a minute, God…” “…9…” “Stop! You’re counting wrong…”

“…8…”

His eyes are moving…

“…7…”

His fingers are twitching…

“…6…”

“Where’s all this Light coming from?”

“…5…”

“He’s alive!”

“…4…”

“Oh – nooooo!”

“…3…”

“And yet,”

“…2…”

“Oh…Yessssss!

“…1…”

He has won!

He has won!

He’s alive forevermore!

He is risen, He is Lord

He has won!

He has won!

He’s alive forevermore

He is risen!

He is Lord!

Proclaim the news in every tongue

Through endless ages and beyond

Let it be voiced from mountains loud and strong

Captivity has been set free, salvation bought for you and me

‘Cause Satan is defeated

And JESUS IS THE CHAMPION!!!!! ❤️

Father God, thank You for sending Your Beloved Son to save us from sin and death. Truly, that is love. Truly, YOU ARE LOVE. Now, we gratefully receive Your Love and Salvation. And we humbly kneel before You in sweetest surrender. ❤️

GRACEFULLY BROKEN ❤️
(Matt Redman)

Take all I have in these hands
And multiply, God, all that I am
And find my heart on the altar again
Set me on fire, set me on fire

Oh, take all I have in these hands
And multiply, God, all that I am
And find my heart on the altar again
Set me on fire, set me on fire

Here I am, God
Arms wide open
Pouring out my life
Gracefully broken

My heart stands in awe of Your name
Your mighty love stands strong to the end
You will fulfill Your purpose for me
You won’t forsake me, You will be with me

Here I am, God
Arms wide open
Pouring out my life
Gracefully broken

All to Jesus now
All to Jesus now
Holding nothing back
Holding nothing back

I surrender
I surrender
I surrender
I surrender

Here I am, God
Arms wide open
Pouring out my life
Gracefully broken

Your power and work in me
I’m broken gracefully
I’m strong when I am weak
I will be free

Here I am, God
Arms wide open
Pouring out my life
Gracefully broken

In the past weeks, a lot of friends have been reaching out and asking me how I’ve managed to stay steady, peaceful, and grateful during these trying times. Although they’ve known me for years to be someone who chooses to focus on the brighter things in life, many still remain puzzled. As if it were a deep mystery. And so, as we enter our most memorable and meaningful Holy Week, I’d love to share the reason that I’ve been what I’ve been through all the seasons of my life.

This beautiful faith-filled song says it all.

I AM NOT ALONE ❤️
(Kari Jobe)

When I walk through deep waters
I know that You will be with me
When I’m standing in the fire
I will not be overcome

Through the valley of the shadow
I will not fear

I am not alone
I am not alone
You will go before me
You will never leave me

In the midst of deep sorrow
I see Your light is breaking through
The dark of night will not overtake me
I am pressing into You

Lord, You fight my every battle
Oh, and I will not fear

I am not alone
I am not alone
You will go before me
You will never leave me

You amaze me
Redeem me
You call me as Your own

You’re my strength
You’re my defender
You’re my refuge in the storm

Through these trials
You’ve always been faithful
You bring healing to my soul

I am not alone
I am not alone
You will go before me
You will never leave me

Joining you all in loving prayer and sending my Blessed Palm Sunday Love to you! ❤️