Victorious living is not about achieving a life free from struggle or pain, but about living in the reality of Christ’s victory, no matter our circumstances. When we surrender our lives to Jesus, we are not simply making a decision to follow a set of rules or to improve ourselves; we are choosing a new Master. This surrender is not partial or conditional—it is an unconditional surrender, much like the conquered generals in a Roman triumphal procession, chained to the chariot of the victorious general. In the same way, we are called to be “chained” to Christ, following Him wherever He leads, trusting that His victory is our victory.

The reality is that, as followers of Jesus, we inherit an enemy—Satan—who seeks to discourage, defeat, and even tempt us to reject Christ. Yet, the victory has already been won by Jesus on the cross and through His resurrection. Our role is not to fight for victory, but to walk in the victory that Christ has already secured. This does not mean that life will be easy or that we will not face hardship. Paul’s own life was filled with suffering, persecution, and apparent defeat, yet he could say with confidence that he was always being led in Christ’s triumph.

The key to living in victory is not in our own strength or ability to “figure it all out,” but in our willingness to remain surrendered to Christ, no matter where He leads us. This surrender is not passive resignation, but an active, daily choice to stay “chained to the chariot,” trusting that Jesus is leading us, even through the darkest valleys. Our victory is not measured by outward success or comfort, but by our faithfulness to remain with Christ, knowing that He has already overcome every situation we will ever face.

God’s victory becomes ours through submission, and it remains ours as long as we choose to stay surrendered, regardless of the circumstances. There is no place, no situation, no hardship where Christ’s victory does not reach. Even in the most painful moments, we can have confidence that if we are still following Jesus, He has already overcome, and we are walking in His victory.