Joshua 4, Psalm 138, Philippians 3

This generation of the People was obedient. So God performed another miracle, similar to the crossing of the Red Sea for them. Only this time, the people were armed for battle. They knew what lay ahead. And they were ready. But just so they wouldn't forget that day, God instructed them to take stones from the river and set them up as a reminder.

I have reminders of past spiritual victories in a collection. I've put items that represents the events in a box. They are tangible and an occasional look through them along with a walk down memory lane fortifies me when life gets hard.

For the Psalmist, a song was the reminder. His words paint the picture of the glorious Lord who helps His children and saves us from our enemies.

Paul remembers how he used to trust in his circumcision, and his adherance to, and zeal for, the law in order to be found righteous. He says all that was worthless. The only thing that matters is what Christ did for us on the cross. This is the victory we need to remember as we press on into the battle.

Walking in a manner worthy of Christ is our battle. We press forward, gaining ground as we deny the power of our flesh and focus on Christ.

The miracle of salvation is behind us. But the power of Christ goes before us into battle. We need to remember that as we face the future. We know what lies ahead, but we also know Who wins!