He That Overcometh (continued)

Beloved, in continuation of our theme, “He that Overcometh” – the revelation of the true identity of Jesus Christ – the revelation that He is God – is offered to all. However, not all will receive this revelation. Yes, it is appalling but true! There are some who will not realize who Jesus is, even though they read in scripture that “at the name of Jesus every knee [shall] bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue [shall] confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:10-11). Even this scripture does not settle it in some Christians’ minds that Jesus is God! Therefore, to these individuals Jesus’ identity remains veiled in mystery, but “to him that overcometh” shall His true self be made known. What do we overcome, Pastor? We must overcome the temptation to follow the majority of opinions about Jesus. By the way, if you are going to be a victorious Christian, you must enjoy being unique, at the risk of being unpopular. That is why Peter said that we (Christians) are “a peculiar people” (I Peter 2:9).

Precious Ones, the reason why many pastors refuse to teach who Jesus really is, is simply because it is hard to understand how Jesus can be “The Son of God” and “God of the Son” all in the same identity. Yet, the scriptures explain that “great is the mystery of godliness” (I Timothy 3:16), so Christians do not have the excuse of remaining uninformed of His true identity. The problem is that many have not “overcome” the doctrine of Balaam (the spirit of preaching in order to obtain riches and honor). Remember, Balaam the prophet was not so eager to speak the words of God, because he wanted to gain honor and promotion from Balak the king (Numbers 24:15-17). Today, the masses identify Jesus as the Son of God only; so many leaders want to accommodate their desires in order to gain wealth, riches, material honor, and glory. They will not speak the true revelation, and Jesus taught us why. He said, “Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it” (Matthew 7:13-14). For those of you who think that Pastor McCoy is possibly quoting this scripture out of context when it comes to leaders who are teaching false truths about Jesus’ identity, Jesus went on to say, “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves” (Matthew 7:15). This is what I am talking about when it comes to the “broad” way and the “narrow” way! Let us overcome false teaching.

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