Conqueror Claiming His Victory, January 11

He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength.—Isaiah 40:29JNN 18.1

It is Satan’s special device to lead human beings into sin, and then leave them, helpless and trembling, fearing to seek for pardon. But why should we fear, when God has said, “Let him take hold of My strength, that he may make peace with Me; and he shall make peace with Me” (Isaiah 27:5)? Every provision has been made for our infirmities, every encouragement offered us to come to Christ.JNN 18.2

Christ offered up His broken body to purchase back God’s heritage, to give human beings another trial. “Wherefore He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them” (Hebrews 7:25). By His spotless life, His obedience, His death on the cross of Calvary, Christ interceded for the lost race. And now, not as a mere petitioner does the Captain of our salvation intercede for us, but as a Conqueror claiming His victory. His offering is complete, and as our Intercessor He executes His self-appointed work, holding before God the censer containing His own spotless merits and the prayers, confessions, and thanksgiving of His people.... The offering is wholly acceptable, and pardon covers all transgression.JNN 18.3

Christ has pledged Himself to be our substitute and surety, and He neglects no one. He who could not see human beings exposed to eternal ruin without pouring out His soul unto death in their behalf, will look with pity and compassion upon every soul who realizes that he cannot save himself.JNN 18.4

He will look upon no trembling suppliant without raising him up. He who through His own atonement provided for man an infinite fund of moral power, will not fail to employ this power in our behalf. We may take our sins and sorrows to His feet; for He loves us. His every look and word invites our confidence. He will shape and mold our characters according to His own will.JNN 18.5

In the whole Satanic force there is not power to overcome one soul who in simple trust casts himself on Christ. “He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might He increaseth strength” (Isaiah 40:29).—Christ’s Object Lessons, 156, 157.JNN 18.6

Further Reflection: How can I access Christ’s “infinite fund of moral power”?JNN 18.7