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Having stepped out in faith to act, and persevering until our breakthrough occurs, how then do we embrace victory? Do we give onlookers the impression that we succeeded due to our knowledge, expertise, and social networks? Do we get puffed up at our moments of triumph? Do we let our ego get the better of us?
Or, do we remind ourselves of how hard the road to victory was, and remain humble and grateful?
God promised us that even when tough times seem to endure for a while; joy always follows (Psalms 30:5).
Does it not therefore seem right that we have to acknowledge God’s intervention in our struggles? Remember:
OUR GOD IS JEALOUS, AND MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED FOR EVERYTHING!
ALL THE GLORY MUST GO TO HIM!
To stay on top of that hill, meekness of spirit, and the understanding of our frailty are required. It is so hard to navigate to the mountain top, and yet so easy to fall! Resist pride; it usually precedes a fall (Proverbs 16:18).
We are commanded to pray for friend and foe alike, to be magnanimous in victory, and to genuinely wish those less fortunate than we are, well! We are to freely give, with the understanding that we are faithful stewards of God’s blessings, and that the multiplication of good things come when we give of our blessings to others.
Finally, being gracious in victory entails our NOT rejoicing when our perceived enemies fall on hard times (Proverbs 24:17-18). Allow the judgment, mercy, and grace of God to work in their lives as well.
Remember, it is God and His Christ that promotes. Receive gratefully and humbly. Enjoy your blessings with a thankful heart, and seek opportunities to bless others with what you have been blessed with. Therein lays graciousness in victory, and a heart that is pleasing to Jesus!

Lesson of the Week1. All good things come from God; remember this! (James 1:17).
2. Acknowledge God’s provision; empathize with man, especially the less fortunate (John 15:5-13).
I know that my blessings come from God. I did not receive man’s favor because I am the best at what I do, but because it pleased God to make me acceptable in the sight of my benefactors. Indeed, the Lord Jesus gives health, riches, favor, and life abundantly. I will declare God’s provision and faithfulness daily to everyone I encounter.  
I confirm today that everything I am was made possible by God, and His Christ, Jesus! I acknowledge that God has shown me mercy despite my lack of strength, speed, or wisdom (Ecclesiastes 9:11). This acceptance of my unworthiness makes me humble and grateful, and propels me to share my good fortune with others less blessed than I am.
Grant me a pure heart, O Lord! Grant me a heart that is genuinely humble, and a spirit that yearns to share your bountiful blessings with others. Teach me to forgive completely, to give selflessly, and NOT to esteem myself more highly than others.
Teach me to be gracious in victory this week, and to represent Jesus well.
And, …thank you Lord Jesus for giving me all things!

Weekly Nugget: “But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust”  (Matthew 5:44-45; KJV).

Dr. Kene D. Ewulu ministers from Columbia, South Carolina, The United States.
All scriptures were linked from www.biblegateway.com

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