You're always a winner when using winning words

The greatest battle ever was won as a result of the right words spoken the right way at the right time. In most significantly difficult hours, Jesus shows what winners say and do.

Winning is experienced by encountering opposition. A big battle has potential of a big victory. Little battles result in little victories. Life with no battle offers no real opportunity for success.

Realizing the degree and size of conflict is necessary. Jesus' prayer on the night before his excruciating death on the cross is an illustration of awareness and appeal for help. Knowing the magnitude of engagement Jesus' words of prayer were: “Papa, Father, you can — can't you? Get me out of this. Take this cup away from me. But, please, not what I want — what do you want?” Mark 14:36 [MSG] Jesus' prayer was heard! “At once an angel from heaven was at his side strengthening him.” Luke 22:43 [MSG]. Help from Heaven strengthened Jesus. He was ready to do God's desire.

Put yourself on God's side.

Make divine assistance a part of the equation. Ask him to help you do what his caring heart desires. When God's desire is done by God's design supernatural display is experienced.

Resurrection morning with its awesome victory pushed away the darkness of the tomb. The darkest hour was eclipsed. Light, life and love prevailed. Winning words spoken by Jesus to our Father, God, who cares, made victory a reality.

The Rev. Paul Killingsworth serves as pastor at Yuma First Assembly.