Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? – 1 John 5:5
The saying goes, “Lose the battle, win the war.” It means that, while you may suffer a minor defeat now, you will achieve the more important victory in the future.
The struggle between truth and falsehood is a constant one. Overcoming the world, as today’s verse mentions, involves a fight against all forces opposed to spiritual truth. Those who do not believe that Jesus is the Son of God may win a few skirmishes now and then but, in the war concerning the things of God, those who believe that Jesus is Lord are assured of victory. 1 John 5:4 says, “And this is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith.” Bible commentator Jerry Vines explains that “Faith is the switch that turns on the power of Christ into our life.”
The writer of Hebrews gives a list of men and women commended for their steadfast faith. Nothing they accomplished, nothing that happened in their lives, occurred without the hand of God working through them. The same can be true for you. If the Holy Spirit has moved you to confess your sins and acknowledge the debt owed to Jesus for paying the price for them, you can proclaim Christ as Savior and enjoy a new, right relationship with God. He will meet your battles with you, conquering them, and giving you the victory.
America is in a great spiritual battle. Pray first that you would be steadfast in believing. Then intercede for President Trump and others that their decisions come by faith in Christ, the Overcomer.
Today’s Verse: 1 John 5:5
Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
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Recommended for further reading: 2 Timothy 1:7-14, 2:1
7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, 9 who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, 10 and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, 11 for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher, 12 which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me. 13 Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 14 By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.
2 You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus,
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
