Day 128

Day 128 Through The Bible

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May 08, 2025•4 min read

Day 128 The Complete Victory and Rest in God’s Promise: A Biblical Perspective

In our journey of faith, it is essential to recognize the profound truth that when God gives victory, it is always complete and accompanied by true rest. This powerful biblical principle assures us that God’s work is never half-finished—He always completes what He begins. Today, we reflect on this principle through the lens of scripture and its practical application in our daily lives.

God’s Complete Victory: The Promise Fulfilled

In the book of Joshua, we find a compelling illustration of God’s faithfulness to His promises. Joshua 21:43-45 reveals that when God promises victory, it is not just partial but complete and lasting. The Lord gave the land to Israel, just as He had sworn to their forefathers, and they took possession of it. But more than just a victory over physical enemies, these verses highlight a more profound truth: God provides complete rest and peace to His people when He fulfills His promises.

The victory granted to Israel was comprehensive—not a single enemy was left standing. "And the LORD gave them rest round about" (Joshua 21:44) signifies that God’s work doesn’t end with mere conquest. It ends in peace, in the promise of rest. This rest wasn’t just the absence of conflict but a state of wholeness and assurance that God had accomplished His perfect will.

Practical Application: Victory Over Sin and the Rest in Christ

This biblical truth extends far beyond historical events; it holds a vital message for us today. The ultimate victory we seek is victory over sin. Just as God gave Israel victory over their enemies, He has already secured the victory over sin through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

1 John 5:3-5 teaches us that this victory is not something we can achieve by our own efforts but is given to us through faith in Christ: “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” The victory over sin, the world, and its temptations is already accomplished in Christ and is available to us through faith.

This victory isn’t a future hope alone—it is a present reality for those who trust in Christ’s finished work on the cross. “And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son” (1 John 5:11). Through Christ, we are not just promised eternal life; we are given it now, in Him.

True Rest in Christ: A Biblical Promise for All

The rest that God offers us is not temporary peace or the kind that the world offers. The rest that comes from victory in Christ is an eternal rest rooted in our relationship with Him. God’s work is finished, and we can rest in the assurance that through faith in Christ, we are no longer striving for victory over sin—we are living in the victory that Christ has already achieved.

True rest, as described in the Bible, is a profound sense of peace and security that comes from knowing God’s unshakable promises. Just as the Israelites found peace in the land God promised them, we also found rest in the eternal life God pledged to us through Jesus Christ.

Conclusion: Trusting in the Finished Work of Christ

The victory God promises is always complete, and the rest that comes with it is everlasting. As we reflect on God’s faithfulness to Israel, we are reminded of the greater victory He has secured for us through Christ. Victory over sin has already been accomplished, and now, we can enter into God’s rest, trusting fully in His promises.

To experience this victory and rest, we are called to trust Christ by faith. 1 John 5:5 encourages us that the victory over the world is ours if we believe that Jesus is the Son of God. As we place our faith in Him, we can live confidently, knowing that God's promises are true, His victory is complete, and His rest is ours forever.

Key Takeaways:

  • God’s victory is complete and results in true peace and rest.

  • Victory over sin is already secured through faith in Jesus Christ.

  • True rest comes from trusting in the finished work of Christ and living in His eternal promise.

In your own life, reflect on the areas where you may still be striving or struggling. Know that through faith in Christ, God has already secured the victory for you, and you can rest in His unchanging promise.

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Evangelist Dan Woltmann grew up in the home of full time Christian school teachers. Saved at the tender age of 5, Dan surrendered to preach at the age of 14; he preached his first sermon at 16 to his youth group. He was privileged to meet and to learn from many pillars of fundamentalism and outstanding preachers. From these men he developed a strong conviction on the truth of God’s Word. Dan’s ministry experience is vast and varied. From starting four Christian service Bible clubs in college, to revitalizing churches and church ministries now for nearly 35 years. Direct one on one to ministry leaders as well as demostrating Biblical Worldview in the corporate world.

Dan Woltmann

Evangelist Dan Woltmann grew up in the home of full time Christian school teachers. Saved at the tender age of 5, Dan surrendered to preach at the age of 14; he preached his first sermon at 16 to his youth group. He was privileged to meet and to learn from many pillars of fundamentalism and outstanding preachers. From these men he developed a strong conviction on the truth of God’s Word. Dan’s ministry experience is vast and varied. From starting four Christian service Bible clubs in college, to revitalizing churches and church ministries now for nearly 35 years. Direct one on one to ministry leaders as well as demostrating Biblical Worldview in the corporate world.

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