February 28, 2016 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

Need I Say More Series #5

Being an Overcomer

You have to be a fool to not want to make it to heaven. Even if you are not a believer in God most people rather be safe than sorry. However, it is not about how good God is—He is good all the time, but how good you are—that’s what makes the difference.

I am reminded of the verses in the Book of Revelation that keep quoting the same phrase, “To him that overcomes I will…” God is looking for ‘overcomers’. Who are those types of people? What do they do? Can I become one? Are there examples?

Revelation 21:7-8: “He that overcomes shall inherit all things and I will be his God and he shall be my son. But the fearful, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, fornicators & adulterers, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”

Ouch! I do not want to be described by any of those attributes. I rather “inherit all things” God has to offer. But my question still demands an answer, ‘How do I get there—to become an overcomer?’

You can find this statement in Revelation (12:11), “And they overcame him (Satan) by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony: and they loved not their lives unto the death.”

OK, I get the first part, “The blood of the Lamb”. I know what that means—the blood of Christ shed for me on Calvary, can wash away my sin. I know this, I have felt this, and I experience this often in my life—often daily.

But what does the phrase mean, “…by the word of their testimony?” Do I have to have a testimony? If I do what is it? Is each person unique—that is, do each of us have our own testimony that God honors and recognizes? I need a testimony!

Abraham has this testimony, “That he was searching for a city whose builder and makers is God.” Enoch said, “He pleased God.” Sarah said, “She judge Him (God) faithful who will keep His promise.” Moses’s mother “Was not afraid of king-pharaoh’s commandment.” And others, “Who out of weakness were make strong, were tortured not accepting deliverance, wrought righteousness and obtained promises.”

What is your testimony? Are you searching for a city? Do you judge God faithful? Or do you simply please God? My testimony, that’s simple, “I am a friend of God!”

Come Lord Jesus, come!

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Dr. Steven J. Wentland www.wwjwmtd.com

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