Revelation 2:26
This first thing that a Christian must do in this journey is overcome the power of the natural desire to dwell in sin… The book of revelations is the foretelling of things to come… This book speaks to the return of Jesus Christ for His co-heirs and the deliverance from this earth unto the promised mansions of God… Today John reminds us of where God wants us to end up, but more importantly, he talks to the journey that we must endure to get there… The revelation that God provides to John is a revelation that we can live be as well. This revelation that is revealed unto John informs us of the gift that awaits those who endure. The verse of the day starts of by saying, “he that overcometh…”
John sets the table for every trial that comes knocking to your door, this word prepares you for every obstacle that is thrust in your path and this message equips you for the snares that are set when you wake up in the morning… The bottom line is that we must overcome, there are no freebies when it comes to this spiritual war that we are fighting; every inch will be tough to go by and every step will draw sweat and blood from within… John knows a little about overcoming, this revelation that he is writing to us has been given to him as he sits on the island of Patmus exiled from his native land… John witness the evil plots against Jesus, he watched Jesus be strung up on the cross, now he himself has been persecuted and writes today to let us know that we (just like him) must overcome… Sure it’s very easy to take the clear path and walk the level ground, but we know that in becoming all that you can become there must be some hills and mountains that come into your journey… You must experience the lows of life to appreciate the highs of Christ and this is the journey that God knows will prepare you to appreciate His bountiful blessings…
When the Israelites were brought out of Egypt, God took them the scenic route, not only to show His mighty hand, but also because the easier route would have brought the Israelites into war with the Philistines… Don’t walk by perception, sometimes the road God wants you on seems rough, but it’s the best course for your life so that you don’t fall into the trap of the enemy… John not only says that we must overcome, but states that we must keep Christ’s works unto the end and we will receive power over the nations… Stay true to the word of God, overcome your fears and keep your faith upon the promises of God… The word that I read says that no weapon formed against me shall prosper, the word that I keep says that “God shall setup a standard against the devil,” the word that I keep says that we are more than conquers through Christ, who gives me strength, the word that I have in my heart says, “my grace is sufficient for thee, for my power is made perfect in weakness,” the word that I live by says “I will never leave you nor forsake you” and that “you shall reap a harvest if you faint not…” Jesus overcame the agony in the Garden to drink the cup of wrath for us, then endured the mocking and beatings to fulfill Gods mission an ultimately His purpose, Now He sits at the right hand will all power! Paul had to overcome his efforts as Saul (and the hate people forced on him) to reach the destination of God’s glory and write a third of the New Testament. Peter had to overcome his denial and self-pity to preach the first sermon on the day of Pentecost which established Gods church and saved 3,000 souls.
These examples show Gods faithfulness to a person or people who walk in faith, He never said it would be easy or that you won’t have hardships, but what He did say is, if you keep my word, and continue to press toward the mark; the door to victory will be opened, the keys to success will be handed to you, and your eternal reservations to heaven will be set in the lambs book of life!!!! It’s a tough road ahead, but hold to God’s hand, keep plowing, and know that all power was given unto Jesus. He has gone to prepare a place for you and will come back again to receive you unto His kingdom in glory… So continue to fight, don’t give up, your blessing, breakthrough and deliverance is INDEED on the way!!!!
ALL FOR HIS GLORY!
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