An uplifting anthem from the Housefires declares, “Victory on the Way.” The incredibly talented and popular contemporary Christian music band performed a dazzling live rendition of the tune about Christ defeating sin, shame and death. Watch the short but moving clip to see and hear the Housefires, featuring Stephen McWhirter, perform “Victory on the Way.”

We live in a lost and fallen world, and the havoc and destruction brought about by sin are visible everywhere we look and turn. Unfortunately, another byproduct of man's sin and disobedience is that pain, agony and heartache are part of our everyday lives. As long as we are on Earth, that will, sadly, forever be true and something we’ll experience in one form or another.

There will be times when we’ll experience deep, dark, pain-filled valleys. The hurt and heartache may get so intense and overwhelming that doubts will start to creep in, and you might even start to question God. When will this ever end? But through it all, God is faithful; if we hold on, there will surely be a victory on the other side.

The Housefires’ song “Victory on the Way" describes this exact situation. The lyrics mention the trials and difficulties we face throughout life and how they might even cause us to second-guess God. Despite our lack of faith in those moments, He is forever and always faithful. He has already won the victory and defeated sin and death.

“I know that you carry me through every fire
Through the darkest valley, and you never tire
When I feel left dead, You are my saving grace
There’s always a victory on the way”

Even during life’s roughest storms and darkest hours, God is faithful and loving, always remaining by our side. What do we have to fear and be concerned about when He has already won the battle?

John 16:33 “I have said all these things to you so that in me you may have peace. In the world, you have trouble, but take heart! I have overcome the world.”