OVERCOMING THE WORLD BY THE WORD
January 27, 2025
TEXT:”For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?” 1 John 5:4-5 (KJV)
Beloved, as Christians, we are called to be overcomers in this world. We are not meant to be victims of circumstances, but victors through our faith in Jesus Christ. In 1 John 5:4-5, we see that the victory that overcomes the world is our faith in Jesus, the Son of God.
The world we live in is full of challenges and temptations. Satan, the prince of this world, is constantly seeking to distract us from our faith and to lead us astray. However, as believers, we have the power to overcome the world through the Word of God.
The Word of God is the sword of the Spirit, and it is the most powerful tool we have to overcome the world. When we meditate on the Word, we are strengthened and empowered to face the challenges of life. We are given wisdom and discernment to know what is right and wrong, and we are equipped with the faith we need to overcome any obstacle.
In Revelation 12:11, we see that the believers overcame Satan by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. This means that our testimony of faith in Jesus Christ, combined with the power of the blood of Jesus, gives us the victory over Satan and his kingdom.
However, in order to overcome the world, we must also be willing to separate ourselves from the world. In James 4:4, we are warned that friendship with the world is enmity with God. This means that if we want to be friends with God, we cannot be friends with the world. We must be willing to take a stand for our faith, even if it means being unpopular or facing persecution.
Furthermore, in 1 John 2:15-17, we are warned not to love the world or anything in the world. We are told that the world and its desires will pass away, but the person who does the will of God will live forever. This means that our focus should be on eternal things, not on temporary things. We should be seeking to please God, not to please the world.
As we seek to overcome the world by the Word, let us remember that it is not just about reading the Bible, but about applying its principles to our lives. Let us be doers of the Word, and not just hearers. Let us allow the Word to transform us, to renew our minds, and to give us the power to overcome the world.
SEARCHLIGHT
The Word of God is the key to overcoming the world. When we meditate on the Word, we are strengthened and empowered to face the challenges of life.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to overcome the world by Your Word. Give me the faith to apply Your principles to my life, and to experience the victory that You have promised.
BIBLE READING
Deuteronomy 15-17, Acts 21
PST. MICHAEL OMOLE
