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Overcoming Obstacles: Part Seven

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...

Overcoming Obstacles: Part Six

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 ...

Overcoming Obstacles: Part Five

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...

Overcoming Obstacles: Part Four

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 Obstacles: Part Three

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...

Overcoming Obstacles: Part Two

"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...

Overcoming Obstacles

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 ...

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