Pastor Mark focuses on the concept of triumph and what it truly means to live as winners in Christ Jesus. Drawing from Nehemiah chapter 1, he explores the tension between our circumstances and our identity. The passage reveals Nehemiah receiving devastating news about Jerusalem—walls broken down, gates burned, people living in disgrace and trouble. Yet what makes this story so compelling is the shift that occurs between verse 4 and verse 5. In verse 4, Nehemiah weeps and mourns according to his feelings. But in verse 5, he transitions to faith: 'Then I said, Lord.' This pivotal moment teaches us that winning is first a mindset, a spiritual posture before it becomes our reality. The challenge before us is clear: we cannot allow what we see to shape what we know. We must celebrate the small victories along the way, recognizing that the process of becoming who God created us to be will take longer than we want. But here's the truth that can transform everything: we're not fighting for victory, we're fighting from the place of victory because we are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus.