2 Corinthians 2:14-17
Vs. 14: “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.”
We learned that God gives us a passing grade through our life’s probation. This is our victory, and God is proud of us. Through each trial, God is glorified and we are blessed. As we grow in the knowledge of Him, we’re spreading Christ throughout the world. Our victory is a win-win-win: for God, for us, for the world.
Greek mythology had an Olympian goddess named Nike who beat the mighty Titans.
This made her a symbol of winning—not only in warfare, but also in athletics. The Romans adopted her into their worship and renamed her Victoria. Did you ever see the sneaker named Nike? Have you ever worn them? 
The apostle Paul taught in a Greco-Roman world where victory was highly valued—hence renaming the Goddess Nike to Victoria. He used words that his audience could relate to. So in expressing Christian truth when preaching in Corinth, he told the Corinthians that Christ leads us in a military procession of triumph.
This compares to the believer’s life as though training for the Olympic games. 1Corinthians 9:24-27 paraphrased: In a race, only one gets the prize; run so that you get that prize; everyone who competes, goes through strict training; people run to win a crown that will not last. Vs. 25 talks about obtaining a crown that will last forever. Now that’s victory!
Take Home Nugget
Romans 12:21 tells us: “Overcome (be a victory over) evil with good.” For those who intentionally hurt you, return kindness—in spite of their evil intent. They will be surprised, and you will feel victory; know that we cannot demonstrate this loving attitude by our own strength. In Christ, we have divine power that the ancient Greeks and Romans could only hope for. Jesus
Christ is our God of victory, and He leads us through every one of life’s trials.
Through trials we learn to overcome.
Through Christ our victories are won.
God will give us the victory when we let Him lead the fight.
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