“Those who are victorious will inherit all this, and I will be their God and they will be My children.” Revelation 21:7 NIV
Jesus promises us that if we persevere in being His disciple, following him wherever He leads us, we shall gain the victory. This verse expresses the intimate relationship that exists between us and our Lord. We are joint-heirs with Jesus. We are God’s adopted sons and daughters. The full expression of God’s work for us and in us, through the finished work of the Cross, will be realized when we are resurrected and glorified, and when we enjoy everlasting face-to-face intimacy with Him in the new heavens and earth. The words “the victor or victorious” are translated “he who overcomes” or “the one who conquers” in other versions. This refers to the perseverance during a time of terrible persecution, and it links the promises of Jesus in the opening chapters of Revelation to their fulfilment in the return of the King. In each of the seven letters to the churches of Asia Minor Jesus offered a word of encouragement to the overcomer. There is no doubt, the victors are faithful followers of Jesus, those who remain true to Him in the face of lukewarm sentiments, false prophecies, worldliness, and tenacious persecutors. It is equally important to understand that the victory of these faithful believers is tied to Jesus, who conquered sin and death for us, and who sits today at the Father’s right hand as our Mediator and Intercessor. It is indeed our victory but it is won at Christ’s expense. Let us persevere as faithful disciples of Jesus.
PRAYER THOUGHT
Lord Jesus, thank You for the promise of victory as we persevere.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Lord Jesus, thank You for the promise of victory as we persevere, as Your faithful disciples in these days in which we live. AMEN
INTERNATIONAL BIBLE READING ASSOCIATION (IBRA)
Matthew 5:38-48
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