He That Overcometh (Part 1)

Beloved, the Lord Jesus Christ has laid a new subject on my heart to minister unto you, entitled simply, “He that Overcometh.” Rarely do we hear of the concept of “overcoming” anymore, because many Christians are taught that they do not have to “overcome” anything. They are taught that since Jesus did it all on Calvary, they can continue to indulge whatever weaknesses they have and expect Jesus’ blood to cover their lifestyle (and I emphasize lifestyle, not errors) of infirmity. While it is true that the blood of Jesus has the power to “[cleanse] us from all sin” (1 John 1:7), Jesus did not shed His blood to give us a license to sin, but rather to give His people the power to overcome it.

Precious Ones, all of the over 32,000 recorded promises of God are to those who overcome – those who are constantly improving and getting better by conquering their weaknesses! According to the Word of God, those who fail to overcome will suffer loss. They will not gain anything. In the Book of Revelation, Jesus reveals to John the promises given to overcomers. “To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God [they shall never taste spiritual death, but will enjoy the luxury of heaven]” (Revelation 2:7). “He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death [they will not know the torment of hell nor the regret of not taking advantage of life in Jesus]” (Revelation 2:11). “To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it [Jesus will give them the power to perform hidden miracles through the “stone” of Jesus’ Name, which is white – full of pure righteousness. Only those who have the revelation of Jesus will receive their healing]” (Revelation 2:17). “[To him] that overcometh…will I give power over the nations [all the areas of the world will submit to overcomers]” (Revelation 2:26). “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). In other words, the righteousness of overcomers will be inspired by true doctrine, not false. They will stay in the grace of God to reach heaven, and will receive validation from the voice of God Himself – “Well done, thou good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21). “Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out” (Revelation 3:12). Overcomers will reach a state in God where they are thoroughly convinced of who He is, and they will not be deceived. They will be like the “foundation of the [twelve] apostles” (Ephesians 2:19-22). “To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame [overcomers will be just like God]” (Revelation 3:21).

I will write more on this subject next week. Until then, know this…

I love you all SO very much.
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy