undated (Spring 2001)

Though we may feel defeated, as one who has lost the battle, as one who has fought the prince of despair unsuccessfully, let us not forget: our Risen Lord has won the war! Let us act as those who are victors because as Children of the King we are to partake in the conquering defeat of Satan, the biggest loser of all. Let us not walk with backs bent and heads hung, but with the confident stride of those who celebrate Easter daily. Let us not speak and act in bitterness, anger, depression, or malice, for our Lord is coming and will have His vengeance. Let us instead speak and act in the love and grace Christ has extended to us, who have, too, committed sins punishable by death. Let us live with faith as our eyesight and grace as our feet, remembering each person we meet is a child of God, remembering our God has a plan for each of us, remembering that the battle we fight on a daily basis is not with humans of flesh and bone but for their souls and ours and is in spirit. And so let us come boldly unto the throne of grace to worship our victorious King, who not only sits on His regal throne, but also can be seen bent down, arms open wide, smile on His lips, laughter in His eyes, as we, His eternal children, run, toddling, to Him. Let us not walk as defeated, but as victorious, for our Lord has fought the only battle of importance. And He has won.

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