Devotionals

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LIFE OF THE OVERCOMER

“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.” Revelation 3:5

On earth we live under divers daily temptations. Satan is still loose. Those who love God will demonstrate their love for Him by overcoming (Revelation 2,3). This is the ultimate test and for all the marbles.

These who love the LORD with all their heart, will allow no temptation, sin, lie, spiritual seduction, heresy, false prophet or teacher to derail them from loving Him who died in their place. Those who truly love the LORD, refuse to leave their "first love." (Revelation 2:4-5; 1 John 2:3-6) God has created man with free moral agency. He forces none. This is the test of life. Overcomers will live forever with Him because they chose to live abide with Him on earth, not just go to an altar and pray a prayer or render fake allegiance through mere attendance of church meetings.

“Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.” Hebrews 10:38

Those who love God keep His commandments which are not grievous (John 14:15, 21; 1 John 5:3). These manifest their love for Him - by communing with Him. They are not their own, but they live unto the One who gave them life and gave His very life for them (1 Cor. 6:19-20; 2 Cor. 5:15). The genuine nature of their faith is proven in their daily disciplines and actions (1 John 3:18). Their faith is real. It is forged through rugged trials from which they cower not. These who are a waiting remnant, are doers of the Word (James 1:22). They love the Author of the Bible and His commandments (2 Timothy 3:16). They are not prideful but humble, prayerful and teachable. These are the saints of the Most High and they bring all their weaknesses, fears, sins, insecurities and doubts to their LORD in prayer communion (Hebrews 4:14-16). He cleanses, assures, comforts, strengthens and makes joyful their hearts because they trust in Him (Ephesians 5:26). In that hour when these overcomers meet the Savior face to face, He will wipe away all their tears and vanquish all their sorrows, for He loves them and they love Him (Revelation 21:4-8).

These who truly love their LORD do not ignore or avoid Scriptural truths that aren’t easy and comfortable or popular. A man of God once accurately stated:

"The hypocrite hearkens more after eloquence than substance...The Christian looks most to the power of the word; he...weighs the matter rather than the manner, and regards the message more than the messenger. The one falls down before man, the other before God.
Comforts, promises, and general truths he (the hypocrite) loves; the doctrine of the cross he hates...The Christian hears all God's word, loves to be smitten...(and cries), Search me, and try my heart." John Fletcher The Works of the Reverend John Fletcher (Schmul Publishers, 1974), 4:254

Revelation 21:4-8

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” Revelation 21:4-8

Overcoming Memory Verse: "Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving." Colossians 4:2

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