Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “He that Overcometh” – I would like to remind my Bible readers that anyone who overcomes the spirit that existed in the Ephesian period of the church shall “eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God” (Revelation 2:7). Yet, God also told John that they must not leave (neglect) their “first love” (Revelation 2:4). Beloved, retaining one’s first love for Jesus Christ is the heart of the life of an overcomer.
Precious Ones, there are many who cherish their first matrimonial love, their first crush, their first car, their first home, etc. However, the beloved apostle John evidently reached the place where he retained his “love” for God. Jesus is my first true Love, and should be yours also. I did not know what love was until I became acquainted with the love my God has for me. I am sure that some of you will admit to that statement. John was considered the “Beloved Apostle” because his letters primarily dealt with the subject of love. God must have known that John was the most loveable of the twelve apostles, and thus He shared His heart with John – He shared things with John that He did not share with the others. Does this not teach us a principle here? If you want God to give you things that He would not give to others, you must “overcome” by showing more allegiance and love toward Him than others.
Chosen Ones, there is more recorded about eternal life in John’s gospel than in all the other scriptural writings, including Paul’s. This teaches us that Love is eternal. To “overcome” all of your adversity, strive to “love” like our God!
I will write more on this subject later. Until then, know this…
I love you all SO very much.
In His Love,
Pastor William L. McCoy
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