Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Overcomers' Hallelujah

OVERCOMERS’ HALLELUJAH

(Number 3 of 3 devotion series)


1John 5:4-5
“…for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.”



Signs of the Times devotion showed that disasters are happening faster—and more intense today—compared to years past. But this is not scary for believers, it’s an adventure! Sitting in front-row seats, witnessing Bible prophecy first-hand ought to get our attention. The opening Scripture assures our victory. Is your faith strong enough for the adventure of conquering the world’s ways? (If not, ask God to increase your faith! Matthew 9:24.)

That’s what overcomer means.

We—who believe that Jesus is the Son of God—are victors. Our power comes from faith in God, believing that what the Bible says is true. The signs end times, Matthew 24, point to how close we are to Jesus’ return. But instead of freaking out, or hanging out, we have work to do!

As living water, we can reach out with kindness and love to those who cling to the world, because we’re overcomers. Let me share Corrie Ten Boom’s words with you:

“Christians are ambassadors for Christ. They are representatives from Heaven to this dying world. And because of our presence here, things will change. My sister, Betsie, and I were in the Nazi concentration camp at Ravensbruck because we committed the crime of loving Jews. Seven hundred of us from Holland, France, Russia, Poland and Belgium were herded into a room built for two hundred. As far as I knew, Betsie and I were the only two representatives of Heaven in that room.

“We may have been the Lord's only representatives in that place of hatred, yet because of our presence there, things changed. Jesus said, ‘In the world you shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.’ (John 16:33). We too, are to be overcomers—bringing the light of Jesus into a world filled with darkness and hate.

“Sometimes I get frightened as I read the Bible, and see the tribulation and persecution promised by the Bible coming true. Now I can tell you, if you too are afraid, the last two pages make me want to shout, ‘Hallelujah! Hallelujah!’ for I found where Jesus said, ‘He that overcometh shall inherit all things: and I will be His God, and he shall be My son.’ (Revelation 21:7)."


This is the future and hope of this world. Not that the world will survive—but that we shall be overcomers in the midst of a dying world.”

Take Home Nugget

WOW! If Corrie Ten Boom do this, so can we!

Christ is coming—perhaps today?
J.D. Griffith



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