The Apostle John, in his first epistle (letter) calls believers “overcomers”. This term is also used by John in the Book of Revelation. In 1 John 4:4, John says, ” You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” In 1 John 5:4, he says, “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world–our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?”
To summarize:
- When we are born of God, by faith in Jesus Christ as our LORD and Savior, we are overcomers.
- An overcomer is he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God
- Faith in Jesus allows the believer to overcome the world
- By one’s faith in Jesus, Jesus gives power to overcome because Jesus is all-powerful (omnipotent)
- Overcoming the world means having victory in all things through Jesus
May you take comfort from your position as an overcomer. We have overcome the world because our Champion, Jesus, has overcome it.
If you have not committed your life to Christ yet, don’t waste anymore time. Become an overcomer today!
Rooted and Grounded 