Day 21 - Christmas Tradition: Jesus was born to make you a winner in life - Luke 21:19

The Christmas Story about Jesus was born to transform losers to winners -  Read 10 verses about winning 

“Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?” He replied: “Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them. When you hear of wars and uprisings, do not be frightened. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right away.” Then he said to them: “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven. “But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. They will hand you over to synagogues and put you in prison, and you will be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of my name. And so you will bear testimony to me. But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves. For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict. You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers and sisters, relatives and friends, and they will put some of you to death. Everyone will hate you because of me. But not a hair of your head will perish. Stand firm, and YOU WILL WIN LIFE. Luke 21:7-19 NIV

Quote: "Outside of Christ, I am only a sinner. But in Christ, I am saved. Outside of Christ, I am empty. But in Christ, I am full. Outside of Christ, I am weak. But in Christ, I am strong. Outside of Christ, I am defeated. But in Christ, I am victorious." - Watchman Nee. 

Praise and Prayer for Victory through Jesus

Lord Jesus, I remember when I was 13 years old, the words of an uncle old who told me, "You are a total loser, and you'll never amount for anything." Those words rang true in my mind for numerous years until the day I met YOU and was transformed by Your amazing grace. Like the wise men who came to visit You in the manager, I bow in reverence to thank You for coming into my life and making me a new creation. Behold, my old life is gone, and the new has come. Please help me, Holy Spirit, stand firm against the forces of evil and strengthen me to persevere in the time of trial, so I finish the race of life as a winner in Christ Jesus. Hallelujah!