Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. – (1 John 5:5, NIV)
It is our faith that has won the victory against the world. So who wins against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God. – (1 John 5:5, ERV)
The “world” is anything and everything that would tempt us to live in a way that is contrary to the life that Christ is calling us to live. We have an adversary who seeks to lead us away from the path which we are called to pursue. It is only when we believe with our hearts and lives that Jesus is the Son of God, and live our lives accordingly, that we are able to overcome that which attempts to steer us off course. Temptations that seek to suck us in, can be withstood, when we are armed with the truth and invested in a relationship with the Savior of our soul. May we believe with all that we are, that Jesus is the Son of God, and live out our lives accordingly, so that we may walk victoriously, as we overcome the world.
To rise, overcome,
it takes great belief;
in Jesus the Son,
our hope and relief.
No battle is won,
unless we choose cling;
to Christ our Savior,
Overcoming King.
No foe can withstand,
the power of God;
in Him we will win,
as heaven applauds.
So rise up, dear ones,
and trust in the King;
for we’ll overcome,
that’s what the truth brings.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that if we choose to believe that Jesus is the Son of God, and place our trust in You, we are able to overcome all that would come against us. Thank You that every victory is ours through Christ. Forgive us for making our adversary too big, or making You too small, as You are far greater than anything that would come against us. Teach us to trust You more, so that we would be confident in Your mercy, grace, strength and power that You provide in every situation. Lead us to love others as You call us to love. May many come into a lasting relationship with You, Lord. Be glorified O God, as we rise up and overcome the world in Your strength as You call us to keep pressing forward. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.
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