The word ‘triumph’ here is 'thriambeuo' in Greek, which means ‘to conquer, to be victorious, to rise above, or to shout aloud joyfully in a triumphal procession, with songs of praise, celebration and jubilation.’ In other words, to 'triumph' means to 'celebrate and rejoice with victory and jubilation'.
In the words of the apostle Chuck Pierce (Glory of Zion International): 'Triumph' indicates that an advantage has been gained over the enemy. Success has been granted through a supernatural grace that has been released.
In New International Version (NIV), 2 Corinthians 2:14 is written this way: 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.
Jesus’ triumphal entry to Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-11) was a procession, an entrance of the glory of God, with shouts of 'Hosanna', which means 'Lord, help, save us, we pray!' The original Hebrew word here is 'Yesha-na' which carries the same meaning. It's also 'an exclamation of adoration' to the Lord, our Savior.
Likewise, in the days of David when the ‘ark of the covenant’ was brought to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 15:1-29), there was also a jubilant procession of praise unto God, with singers accompanied by instruments of music, stringed instruments, harps, and cymbals, raising their voices with resounding joy, i.e. voices of triumph (see 1 Chronicles 15:16).
Today, the procession of the ‘ark of the covenant’ has begun again. The ‘ark of the covenant’ here symbolizes the glory of God, and Jesus Christ is the King of glory. It also represents God's promise, reminding His people of His leadership in a battle. So, this 'ark' (in the Old Covenant) is actually a 'picture' (or 'shadow') of Jesus Christ and His leadership in you as believers in the New Covenant today.
People of God, there is a sound coming. Do you hear this sound? It's a sound of triumph! Read Psalm 47. We are in this time and season now! Like the sons of Issachar who understood the times, knowing what Israel ought to do (1 Chronicles 12:32), so is this generation today!
This is your time to receive the new 'beak' and new 'feathers', like that of an eagle. The 'old' is dropping off, and the 'new' is coming. The wind of His Spirit is blowing, and soon, His rain will start falling. Get ready for the rain. Take this time to listen. Let your spiritual ears be opened. There'll be specific instructions for specific situations. There's also a fresh injection in the Spirit. There'll be new thoughts and new ways of doing things. Receive the anointing to break free from the 'status quo' that used to work, but not anymore. This is your time to allow Him to 'break out mightily' in fresh new ways through your life! The Lord will give you the boldness. Receive this boldness that you need now!
This is also a time to advance! The sound of the trumpet (shofar) is at hand (Psalm 47:5). It's the sound of triumph! This generation has arisen, a triumphant people whom God has preserved, but now He is using to subdue and take the nations in great measure (Psalm 47:3). Remember He is always the Leader. Move as He moves, and stop as He stops.
In 1 Chronicles 15:1, the Bible says 'David prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it'. Just as David was then, it's also your time to prepare a place for this 'ark' right now. In the New Covenant, you are now the 'temple' (1 Corinthians 3:16), the dwelling place of this 'ark'. So, let this 'ark' be brought back to its rightful place, and let His glory fill you all over again! Be open to receive. Where the 'ark' is, there is glory! And where the 'ark' is, there is also triumph! Wherever He leads you, the 'ark' is also with you, going with you! And that's how you are going to subdue!
And just as Israel was so greatly blessed when the 'ark' was brought into the tabernacle, you too are also greatly blessed, because the 'ark' is also now in you today (1 Chronicles 16:1-2). Amen!
