Ricky Dillard - I've Got the Victory Lyrics
Lyrics
The devil thought he had me
But I got away
All because I (I've got the victory)
Sickness had me bound
But now I'm free
All because I (I've got the victory)
The devil thought that he had me
But Jesus came and grabbed me
(There's no doubt in my mind, I, I've got the victory)
(I've come through many trial)
(I've come through sickness and pain)
They said I wouldn't make it
They said I wouldn't be here today
But by his grace, and by his love
I've already overcome
I've got the victory
Yes, I've got it
I've got the victory
You got it (I got it)
Let me see you wave your hand (I got it)
And if you got it (I got it)
Let me see your leap for joy
I got it
If you got
Let me see your wave your hand
When the devil said no
God said yes
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"I've Got The Victory" (Live Recording)
Meaning & Inspiration
"I've Got The Victory," a powerful live recording by Ricky Dillard, emerged on March 5, 2018, and immediately resonated with listeners as an anthem of triumphant faith. The song plunges into the stark reality of spiritual warfare, acknowledging the adversary's attempts to ensnare and overcome. Dillard articulates the personal testimonies of escaping the devil's grip and breaking free from the bondage of sickness, attributing this liberation not to personal strength, but to divine intervention. The core message, repeated with unwavering conviction, is the possession of "the victory." This isn't a passive hope, but a declaration of a present reality, rooted in the understanding that through Christ, believers have already overcome.
The lyrical narrative vividly portrays journeys through immense trials and debilitating sickness, moments where external voices declared defeat. Yet, these very obstacles become testaments to God's enduring grace and love. The lyrics emphasize that through these experiences, a profound overcoming has already occurred, a theme deeply woven into the fabric of Scripture. This resonates powerfully with verses like 1 John 4:4, which states, "You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is stronger than the one who is in the world." The song's journey from acknowledging the devil's schemes to proclaiming victory mirrors the scriptural accounts of deliverance, such as the Israelites' escape from Egypt, where God's power shattered their oppressors. The repeated refrain of "I've got the victory" acts as a direct echo of Romans 8:37: "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." Dillard’s performance invites active participation, encouraging listeners to physically manifest their agreement and joy, waving hands and leaping for joy, transforming the act of listening into a congregational declaration of God's faithfulness. The stark contrast between the devil's "no" and God's resounding "yes" encapsulates the foundational truth of the Gospel – that in Christ, every negative decree of the enemy is superseded by God's life-affirming promise, reminding us of Jesus' own victory over death, as proclaimed in 1 Corinthians 15:57, "But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."