Overcomer

“Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 NLT)

From birth to death, life presents itself with a series of obstacles. Learning to overcome these challenges is part of the human experience. Most of us try to train our minds and muscles, hoping to conquer these barriers on our own. We succeed to a certain extent. This reinforces our inherent sense of self-sufficiency and competence.

Until, one day, when we find ourselves completely depleted, overwhelmed, unable to overcome the feelings of hopelessness and despair. Then what? Do we give in to defeat? Or do we rely on a Higher Power?

Jesus has conquered the world. He has overcome the trials and tribulations of the human experience. We, too, are conquerors, because we have the Lord fighting for us. His Divine Power enables us to surmount the barriers that come before us.  We are overcomers through the strength of Christ.

“Conquerors will sit alongside me at the head table, just as I, having conquered, took the place of honor at the side of my Father. That's my gift to the conquerors!” (Revelation 3:21 MSG)