A VICTORIOUS MINDSET

A VICTORIOUS MINDSET  

Having peace every situation 

Through our faith in Jesus and His finished work on the cross, we are no longer separated from God but have been brought near to Him and can operate in His power and authority. This is our true identity as believers in Christ.  Our job as believers is to discover and walk in this identity, allowing the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us in all things.

In order to assume this posture, it is necessary for us to grow into the stature of Christ while we are on earth. 

Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ. Ephesians 4:13 

It is impossible to experience victory with a defeated mindset. A mindset of victory must be insulated from the turbulence of life. It is akin to being in an airplane surrounded by clouds but not being threatened by the height of the clouds. This is the beauty of aviation. Although, this does not mean that a peaceful state of mind is oblivious or ignorant of troubles or reality. However, the Christian’s reality is not what he/she is currently experiencing, but what and who we are and have on the inside. 

While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2Cor 4:18

So, in reality, the airplane is in a clouded space which means the passengers naturally should be in fear but because they are shielded by the roofing of the plane, the clouds are no longer their reality. 

A mindset of victory must be characterized by peace, and a peaceful state of mind requires embracing a superior consciousness that is beyond present reality, where one recognizes that their security and sustainability are not earthly. It doesn’t mean that they are not implicated by the circumstances of this world, but that they are not troubled by it, to fly at the altitude of peace, one's mind remains the central point or cockpit for flight. 

Guard your heart with all diligence, for out of it comes the issue of life. Prov 4:23 

The mind can engineer reality. Man is made or unmade by himself. In the snort of thought he forges the weapons which he makes or destroys himself  -James Allen 

In maintaining victory, much emphasis must be made on peace which is a consequence of the Knowledge of who we are in Christ. There is a connection between victory and peace. When one's peace is intact, it is easier to have a victorious mindset, on the other hand, once peace is stolen, it becomes difficult to sustain a mindset of victory, because victory requires a level of confidence and assurance in knowing that there is a superior support system in your favor beyond the natural happenings and circumstances. This means that depression, anxiety, and fear must be far from a mindset that must operate in victory.

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10 

If the enemy comes to steal, it means that there was something in place that he intends to take away. One of those things could be one's peace because the Bible says; 

Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation. Isaiah 12:3 

It means that the devil understands that once one's peace is intact, it would be difficult for him to control any area of a believer’s life, and so he comes up with tactics and tricks that will introduce fear into one's heart, causing their hopes to be dashed.

Like the popular saying; The water around a boat doesn’t sink the boat, but the water that gets into the boat. 

The enemy employs a strategy to deceive by making sure that your actions are in opposition to who you have become in Christ. Thereby giving him entrance, because without Faith it is impossible to please God. 

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:6

The enemy plants tribulation, in your mind, especially when you are very close to a turning point. This is because the spirit and flesh are at war with each other, moving in opposite directions. When you are about to experience a breakthrough, your flesh may pull you down and make you feel defeated. However, at this point, you must not succumb to the whispers of the flesh, Instead, you must rise up in the spirit by seeking out information that will uplift your spirit man, such as reading the Bible, Christian literature, and praying. Doing so will cause you to ascend to new heights in your spirit, gaining stability and perseverance even in the midst of troubles.

A victorious life cannot be achieved without the assistance of the Holy Spirit. If you are lukewarm in your faith, it will be challenging to maintain a mindset of victory. In addition to joy and peace, wisdom is also necessary, and fellowship with the Holy Spirit is the source of this wisdom. While God may not provide all the answers or information needed for an extended period, daily guidance is given to overcome each day's challenges, similar to the Lord's Prayer's request for "our daily bread".

Consistent communication with God and nurturing the seeds He plants in your heart is crucial for attaining daily victory, rather than seeking His guidance sporadically. 

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 1peter 5:8 

Know who you are in Christ, slay your giants, kill your distractions and you will be drunk with the victory that comes from God. This is the way to experience divine peace in the midst of chaos. 

Meditate on the following scriptures 

Luke 10:19, Matthew 28:18, 1 John 4:4 Psalm 23