Not so very long ago, a man in Amsterdam was feeling guilty about
something he had done, so he went and talked to his preacher.

He said, "I feel terrible because I've sinned. During World War II I hid a refugee in my attic."

The preacher said, "I don't believe that's a sin at all. I wouldn't feel bad about that if I were you."

"But I made him agree to pay me 20 Gulden for every week he
stayed."

The preacher said, "Well, I admit that wasn't the most noble thing
to do, but you did it for a good cause, so I still wouldn't worry about
it."

The man said, "Oh thank you, that eases my mind. I have only one
more question to ask you -- Do I have to tell him the war is over?"

We as Christians are engaged in a spiritual warfare -- it's
Christianity vs. the world, the forces of good vs. the forces of evil.
And it's easy to get the idea (especially if you watch the news) that
God's side is losing, and immorality is winning out!

John wrote the book of Revelation for Christians who must have been feeling the same way. After all, Rome certainly seemed to have the upper hand. Christians were losing! But, in reality, the war is over!

John, looking ahead, writes,

"These will make war with the Lamb,
and the Lamb will overcome them,
for He is Lord of lords and King of kings;
and those who are with Him are called,
chosen, and faithful."
(Revelation 17:14)

There are battles around us daily, and sometimes Satan does indeed
seem to be winning, but looking ahead, the war is over and we know that those who are on God's side will be victorious! Keep that in mind today when you feel like you're fighting a losing battle!