He That Overcometh (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “He that Overcometh” – the Name of God is revealed only to the overcomers. Even now as I write these lines, the Spirit is saying that not everyone who reads these words will understand that there is but one God. The Bible concurs. Scripture teaches us that “without controversy great is the mystery of godliness” (I Timothy 3:16). It is difficult to explain to someone, who does not have an overcomer’s revelation, that the same God who Jesus worshipped in the days of His flesh (as a Son) is the same God that we worship, since we have become “sons of God.” Jesus and our God are One and the same. Scripture records that Jesus said to Mary Magdalene “Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God” (John 20:17). I know that this is a mystery, and a great one, but this mystery is revealed to overcomers.

Precious Ones, if God’s deity is a mystery, then we must understand that God works in mysterious ways. That is not scripture, but it is true. Scripture does say that God has done many “works…and…wonders” (Psalm 78:11). Only overcomers understand that we must go through many mysterious trials and troubles that cannot be explained. We overcomers don’t have these challenges in our lives because of something we have done wrong. It’s not because our God is a cruel God who treats us unusually unjustly. Sometimes God waits to reveal the purpose of our obstacles, yet overcomers will constantly believe and proclaim that God is still good all the time, and all the time God is good.

Chosen Ones, we learn from this valuable lesson that we must overcome any doubt that will try to torment us through the flesh. Remember, our “Father knoweth what things [we] have need of, before [we, the overcomers] ask him” (Matthew 6:8).

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

He That Overcometh (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “He that Overcometh” – our Jesus said, “I will write upon him [that overcometh] my new name” (Revelation 3:12). What is His new Name? Before this can be determined, it will be necessary to find out His old Name. Jesus declares that He is the Lord “which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty” (Revelation 1:8). Jesus also proclaims, “I am…the first and the last” (Revelation 22:13). The Almighty is the Name of the God of Abraham. Scripture teaches us that Jesus must be the God of Abraham (compare Exodus 3:13-16 and 6:2-3 with John 8:56-58). Therefore, if the one in the “midst of the…golden candlesticks” (Revelation 2:1) was Jehovah, the Almighty, the Lord of Hosts, the Holy One of Israel, the Redeemer, the First and the Last (see Isaiah 43:3 and 44:6), then His “new name” is JESUS – the greatest Name in heaven and in earth.

Precious Ones, Solomon said, “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches” (Proverbs 22:1). Therefore, for our perfect God to choose the Name Jesus for Himself, there must not be a better name anywhere in existence. We are covered by that perfect name. There are no people on this earth more privileged than those who profess and dwell in Jesus’ Name!

Chosen Ones, because of the Name or our God (Jesus), every scripture pertains to us in some way, shape, or form. Why? Because Jesus said, “Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: [but] they are they which testify of me” (John 5:39). So, when Ruth said to Naomi, “thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God” (Ruth 1:16-18), we can relate (see Romans 8:17). When Daniel said, “O king, live forever” (Daniel 2:4), we can relate (see John 3:16). Saints, I’m setting you up to believe this – if Jesus said, “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth” (Matthew 28:18), then you must understand that this pertains to us (see I John 3:2).

I will write more next week to you who are “overcomers.” Until then, know this –

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

Pastor William L. McCoy

He That Overcometh (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “He that Overcometh” – scripture teaches us that “The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe” (Proverbs 18:10). Therefore, all of the plagues to come upon this unbelieving world (preached in the two-part sermon, “I’m not going to be Embarrassed,” January 23-30) will not affect the saints. We will be in heaven – not here – when these events take place. Understanding that Jesus’ coming is near at hand, “nearer than when we [first] believed” (Romans 13:11), we must give constant thought to being ready when Jesus comes. Let us strive to “overcome” sin, not live with it! If we truly want to be “safe” and we rely on Jesus’ Name to give us the authority to overcome our challenges, then it will not be long before we will be delivered from this evil world. Jesus told John to write, “Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown” (Revelation 3:11).

Precious Ones, “him that overcometh will [Jesus] make a pillar in the temple of…God” (Revelation 3:12). Peter, James, and John are examples of pillars (Galatians 2:9). Scripture states that they kept the grace of God. They also kept the Word of Jesus’ patience, and did not deny His Name (Acts 4:8-20 and 5:27-32). These were men who knew the Word of God and could adequately preach it to those who were ignorant of its principles. They were true “pillars” in the House of God.

Chosen Ones, today the House of God needs pillars in the midst of her. Whosoever “overcometh” the false teachings of those of the synagogue of Satan, shall be made a firm support (pillar) in the Temple of God. The Bible gives us the assurance that we, the saints, don’t have to lie in order to reach those who are lost. In Christ, we find all that we need. That’s why the scripture says that “he shall go no more out” (Revelation 3:12). We won’t need to – everything we need is in Jesus, who is all truth (John 14:6).

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

He That Overcometh (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “He that Overcometh” – God has promised to keep those who obey His Word from the hour of temptation now and when He judges this world with His wrath. (1) For now, scripture states that “[t]here hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man [meaning that the saints have no excuse not to overcome any temptation to sin. Why?, because]…God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it” (I Corinthians 10:13). (2) Scripture also supports the fact that God will keep His chosen children from the hour of temptation when He judges the world with His wrath. The scripture mentions “Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come” (I Thessalonians 1:10). Yes, the waves of the tsunami and other manifestations of God’s wrath (including plagues, pestilences, financial crises, etc.) have already swept over the face of the earth. Terrible incidents have tempted many to resort to the “arm of flesh” (II Chronicles 32:8) for deliverance, like the Assyrians did against Judah. However, all of us who overcome the desire to resort to the “arm of flesh” and put our trust in the Name of Jesus, have access to God’s promises – just by overcoming the tendency to “lean [to our] own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5). For example, scripture says that “they [who] know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them” (Psalm 9:10). So Beloved, trust in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His Name’s authority will help us to overcome any obstacle we face in our lives.

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