Down for the Count

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Down for the count…

The boxer has met his match; it’s a knockout. Flat on his back, he sees stars; the opponent sees success and stardom.

Not many have what it takes to compete in the sport of pugilism.

Boxing requires disciplined training.

“Now everyone who competes exercises self-control in everything. However, they do it to receive a crown that will fade away, but we a crown that will never fade away. Therefore I do not run like one who runs aimlessly or box like one beating the air. Instead, I discipline my body and bring it under strict control, so that after preaching to others, I myself will not be disqualified (1 Corinthians 9:25-27 HCSB).”

Champs know the strength and weakness of their challenger.

“If you forgive anyone, I do too. For what I have forgiven—if I have forgiven anything—it is for you in the presence of Christ. I have done this so that we may not be taken advantage of by Satan. For we are not ignorant of his schemes (2 Corinthians 2:10-11 HCSB).”

The Devil’s days are numbered; he’s down for the count.

“Therefore rejoice, you heavens,
and you who dwell in them!
Woe to the earth and the sea,
for the Devil has come down to you
with great fury,
because he knows he has a short time (Revelation 12:12 HCSB).”

JESUS is winner and undefeated champion!