Time Is At Hand Evangelistic Ministries

Revelation 3:12 makes the overcomer a pillar in the temple of God, and writes three names upon him — the name of God, the name of His city, and Christ's own new name. Without God, life is a journey into the unknown; with Christ, it becomes a journey of courage and progression. Revelation 3:12 — Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name. Without God to guide our path, life is just an adventurous journey into the unknown — a journey of doubts, curiosities, unexpected twists, turns, and great obstacles. With Christ, life is transformed into a meaningful journey of courage and progression. Overcoming obstacles through the strength of God helps us to develop true strength, vigilance and resilience. Every challenge in life can either make us str...

Revelation 3:5 holds out three things to the one who overcomes — white raiment, a name that is not blotted out of the book of life, and a name confessed before the Father. White is the colour of heaven, and the robe is not one we can weave for ourselves. Revelation 3:5 — He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. The most important thing in the life of a true Christian is overcoming the great obstacles that prevent Christian progress. The brightest hope is taking Christ at His word and following His examples of overcoming and bringing down the strongholds of Satan daily. He that overcometh Eternal life is for all those who overcome sin. Christ again reminds us of the reward of those who shall overcome the many obstacles of life — those who have faced life's battles courageously, and consistently wrestled until they are victorious ...

Revelation 2:26-28 closes with three gifts for the one who overcomes and keeps His works unto the end — judgment according to their works, power over the nations, and the morning star. Christ Himself says who that star is. Revelation 2:26 — And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations. "He that overcometh, and keepeth My works unto the end." Life brings a mix of good and bad times: sunshine and rain; moments of sadness and also moments of gladness. Dark spots, but also light and beauty all around. In this life we often encounter multiple obstacles that slow our progress and impede our goals. In Revelation 2:26 God reminds us that in this life we must focus our attention on overcoming. We must overcome all of our trials and temptations, and keep the works of God. We must overcome the anti-Christ, afflictions and persecution; but through it all we must keep the works of God. Three things He says He will give Each o...

Revelation 2:17 promises the overcomer three things — the hidden manna, a white stone, and a new name written in it. Each one is a reward of victory, and each is only for those who endure to the end. Revelation 2:17 — He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. "To him that overcometh" — only those who overcome the obstacles of life and gain victory over the temptation of sin shall receive the reward: the hidden manna, a white stone, and a new name. Three promises, one verse Scripture does not leave the reward vague. It names all three, and names them to the one who overcomes. The manna, and where it went The literal manna was a wilderness food provided from heaven for the children of Israel. Manna was given to feed and sustain them in their wilderness lif...

Overcoming the obstacle of sin is the greatest challenge of life — not because it is so difficult, but because the enemy of the soul exploits our ignorance. Revelation 2:11 makes the overcomer a promise about the second death. Romans 5:20 — Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. Overcoming the obstacle of sin is the greatest challenge of life. Not that it is so difficult, but the enemy of the soul is always exploiting the ignorance of humanity. The Bible shows us how to abound in Christ and be victorious over all besetting sins, because where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. True faith in Christ brings conviction, conversion and sanctification; it brings out the best in humanity and enables us to overcome the world and all obstacles (Romans 5:20-21, 1 John 5:4). Grace is not merely equal to sin Paul does not write that grace matched what sin did. He writes that it much more abounded. Revelation 2:1...

"He that overcometh" is one of the most repeated phrases in Revelation. Scripture names what must be overcome — sin, the world, the mark of the beast — and names what is given to the one who does. The phrase "He that overcometh" or "To him that overcometh" is one of the most used phrases in the book of Revelation. There are many challenges to overcome along the path of life. There are major obstacles that are unavoidable, and some that we must overcome before we can enter heaven. According to the word of God, it is imperative that we overcome sin (Romans 6:12), the world (1 John 5:4) and the "mark of the beast" (Revelation 15:2). Life's struggles and challenges are many, but nothing to compare to the crises just before us. We must now build resilience and fortitude that will give our experiences true meaning and depth in Christ. Named, not left vague Three enemies, three references. Scripture does not leave the overcomer guessing what h...

Life is a journey with many obstacles, challenges and pains. Christ does not promise a road without tribulation — He promises that He has already overcome the world, and calls us to endure to the end even as He endured. Matthew 24:13 — But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. Life is a journey with many obstacles, challenges and pains that can ultimately shape our character and guide us toward personal growth and victory. We must learn to see the world as Christ sees it, navigate its path the way Christ navigates it, and endure to the end even as He endured to the end. John 16:33 — These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. The path of life is a path of difficulties, many oppositions, contradictions, exploitation and persecution. We often feel burdened, distressed and weary with struggles and toils. For us to endure to the end and finally be ...

The crisis the nations are facing will not be solved in parliament, in the courts, or in the conference halls. Isaiah names the seat of the trouble: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint. Isaiah 1:4–5 — Ah sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a seed of evildoers, children that are corrupters: they have forsaken the LORD, they have provoked the Holy One of Israel unto anger, they are gone away backward. Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint. The severe crisis that nations are facing today cannot be solved in parliament, nor in the institutions. Modern-day calamities cannot be solved in the court of law, nor in the conference halls of peace treaties. Mental and physical health issues have reached a global crisis point that has captured the attention of most people. From heads of government to the last person in the street, all have become limited in their capacity to help with spi...

Christ reached up and took hold of Divinity, then reached down and touched humanity. Favour with God and favour with man are the last two dimensions of Luke 2:52 — and they are not separate achievements. Luke 2:52 — And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. The life of Christ illustrates the ultimate model for holistic growth. As our Saviour and Role Model, He laid the foundation of a perfect progressive life. He left an example in the fundamentals of Christian growth and development. His growth and development are an example to all those who are seeking true success in life. 1 John 2:6 — He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. Christ was connected to God the Father and He mingled with people for their own good. He was in favour both with God and man. Those who follow Christ's example will certainly find favour with God and humanity. There is no truth more important than to know that our development ...

Christ increased in stature as well as in wisdom. The health of His body and His mind worked in harmony until the day He died — and the same growth is not beyond the reach of any of us. Luke 2:52 — And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. This is a clear indication that Christ showed physical growth and development. As He increased and developed in mind, so He increased in the stature of His body. He was proper — adhering to strong morals and social standards as well as to physical health. The health of His body and the health of His mind worked harmoniously, symmetrically, with each other until He died. Physical health is an essential part of holistic growth 3 John 1:2 — Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. Health of body and mind Spiritual health Temporal affairs These three things are necessary for human development and a prosperous life. Everyone should earnestly seek to p...

Martin Luther King Jr. taught that a complete life has three dimensions — length, breadth and height. Luke 2:52 gives us four, and it does not begin where he began. Luke 2:52 — And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. Martin Luther King Jr. preached that there are three dimensions to a complete life: length, breadth and height. By length he meant the inward concern for one's own welfare — the drive that pushes a person forward, the motivation that propels them towards their own goals and ambitions. By breadth he meant the outward concern for the welfare of others: the human touch, help given, kind deeds done. By height he meant the upward reach for God. You need all three, he said, to have a complete and balanced life. That is a good definition as far as it goes. But look carefully at where he began. The trouble with starting inside yourself King held that the length of life is the inward concern for one's own welfare, and that this ...