The Victory Has Been Won

On this day of remembrance, we look back and recall our feelings of horror and sorrow as the Twin Towers fell. A blow was struck against the people of the United States in the heart of our great cities of New York and Washington, D.C. and we grieved as the families and friends of the dead mourned their loss. Ten years have passed since September 11, 2001 and still we grieve. Still we mourn.

Yet, we must realize that the blow that was struck did not originate from 19 fanatics flying planes. The blow was struck back in the dark recesses of time when Lucifer shook his fist in the face of God and said,


"I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:
I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High." (Isaiah 14: 13, 14)


That was the moment the battle began and it has been raging throughout time. A terrible blow was struck in the garden of Eden when Adam and Eve were enticed into rebellion. The battle continued and the enemy had so hurt mankind that God sent a terrible flood to wipe out the rebellious people. And the battle continued as Jesus came to earth as a little babe born in a stable stall.

Ah, but the good news is that the war has been won and victory is ours, for you see, when Lucifer moved in the hearts of wicked and evil men, he thought that killing the King of Glory would be the death blow for the heavens. Instead, as Jesus hung on the Roman cross, bleeding and beaten beyond recognition, he told the universe,

"IT IS FINISHED!"

And to prove to all creation that the victory over sin and death had been won, Jesus rose from the grave and ascended to the throne room of God Almighty.

The victory has been won, yet the battle still rages until that day when Jesus returns triumphant for his people, the sheep of his pasture, those who has bowed their hearts in shame for their rebellion and asked for his forgiveness.

 I am one of those people. There is nothing I could do on my own to win the fight, but my champion, my savior, Jesus Christ did it all. His pure and holy blood was given to pay my sin debt. It was enough. It was all that was needed. And IT IS FINISHED.

So, as we look back on that terrible Tuesday morning, ten years ago, when the enemy struck a blow to the people of the United States, let us not forget who the real enemy is, and let us not forget that the victory is already won!