SEVEN PROMISES FOR THE OVERCOMERS
Scriptures:
- “I have told you
these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will
have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33
- I write to you,
young men, because you are strong, and the word of God lives in you, and
you have overcome the evil one. (1
John 2:14)
- He
who has an ear to hear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life,
which is in the paradise of God (Revelation 2:7)
- You,
dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is
in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
(1
John 4:3-4)
- Everyone
born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the
world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who
believes that Jesus is the Son of God.
(1
John 5:4-5)
THE TREE
OF LIFE
The 1st extraordinary promise:
The tree of life
“He
who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who
overcomes, I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of
the Paradise of God.” Revelation
2:7.
a. WHAT IS THE SYMBOLIC MEANING OF THE TREE OF LIFE?
In this way, the tree of life is a symbol of a
fresh start on life, positive energy, good health and a bright future. As a
symbol of immortality. A tree grows old, yet it bears seeds that contain its
very essence and in this way, the tree becomes immortal. It is a symbol of growth and strength.
b. THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD AND EVIL
Adam
and Eve disobeyed, choosing their own will over God’s good and perfect will,
and through that simple act, sin also entered the world. So, God cut off access to the tree of life.
(Genesis 3:24) They lost their opportunity for eternal life.
But because of what Jesus did for you, now you
live in a time where you again have the opportunity to “eat” of the tree of
life. What does that mean? Every time you watch documentaries or read news
reports about a certain topic or problem, you’ll realize that often, no real
solution is actually offered. Earthquakes, violence, someone won a
championship. Sometimes it gives you
fear and doubts.
My advice to you is to spend your time feeding on
Jesus, who is the tree of life. When you feed on Him through His Word, you will
find His wisdom, understanding, peace, joy and unmerited favor flowing in your
life.
The 2nd Promise: You
will not be hurt by the second death
“He who has an ear, let him hear what
the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the
second death.” Revelation 2:11.
The second death is the
lake of fire (Revelation 21:8). This is the judgment over everything that is
tainted by sin. When someone has not used the opportunities in their life to
overcome sin, they will be hurt by this second death, because nothing that
cannot stand the fire of judgment will be allowed into eternity.
The 3rd extraordinary promise:
Hidden manna, a white stone, and a new name
“To
him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give
him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written, which no one knows
except him who receives it.” Revelation
2:17
The
white stone and a new name
At
the time the book of Revelation was written, a white stone was equivalent with
innocence. If you were to be tried for a crime, a white stone signified
acquittal, and a black stone signified guilt. To receive a white stone means
that you are free from condemnation. You have been tried and have been found
worthy.
The
white stone is a symbol of whom you have become through your faithfulness and
your determination to rule over sin. It is rock-hard faith and purity. Here on
earth your faith is being tested – there in eternity it will have been proven;
it’s withstood the testing. Written on this stone of flint-hard faith will be
your new name.
The 4th extraordinary promise:
Power over the nations, a rod of iron, and the morning star
“And
he who overcomes and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power
over the nations – ‘He shall rule them with a rod of iron; They shall be dashed
to pieces like the potter’s vessels’ – as I also have received from my
Father; and I will give him the morning star.” Revelation
2:26-28.
Power
over the nations – the rod of iron
All authority and powers are going to be
transferred to the Church of Jesus Christ.
The nations of the world will have no more power to administrate the
whole world. The righteous will rule with the rod of iron with power from God.
The
morning star
Peter describes the morning star as “the prophetic
word…that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star
rises in your heart.” 2 Peter 1:19.
The prophetic word is the Word of God, and when
you allow that word to shine into the dark areas of your life and bring to
light the sin that dwells there, and you are humble to take that grace and use
it to overcome the sin that you find, then the morning star rises in your
heart. Light replaces darkness, and your entire being becomes light. As more
and more areas of your life are cleansed from sin, you will shine brighter and
brighter until that morning star is yours. The fullness of light is in your
being. (Proverbs 4:18)
The 5th extraordinary promise:
White garments and the Book of Life
“He
who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his
name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and
before His angels.” Revelation 3:5.
WHITE
GARMENTS & BOOK OF LIFE
As a result of your obedience, your faithfulness
and patience in being an overcomer, you have the right to walk together with
Jesus in white. (Revelation 19:8)
Revelation 3:18
- I advise you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may
become rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself, and that the
shame of your nakedness will not be revealed; and eye salve to anoint your eyes
so that you may see.
The
Book of Life
It speaks of two heavenly tablets or books: a Book
of Life for the righteous, and a Book of Death for those who are unrighteous
and there are the Book of Remembrance.
To begin with, everyone’s name is written in the
Book of Life
The pathway to overcoming sin “Victory over sin”
means that you do not commit conscious sin – that which you know would be sin
at that time when you are tempted. It doesn’t mean that you are without sin,
but that temptation is overcome before it can become sin. (Romans 8:37;1
Corinthians 15:57; Revelation 2:7)
Each day the blood washes you and sanctifies you
with the water of the Word – Eph. 5:25-27.
The 6th extraordinary promise:
A pillar in the temple of My God
“He
who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall
go out no more. I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city
of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from My God. And I
will write on him My new name.” Revelation
3:12.
How
to become a pillar?
Pillars can bear the weight of any temple; they
are immovable. It is the same for you who overcome. You will be made into a
pillar. No matter what life sends you, what trials. Tribulations or trials
refer to any event or situation that comes your way that tempts you to sin. God
will be your stronghold. (Psa.
144:12,13)
But there is more to it than winning one victory,
and then you become a pillar. No, it is “He who overcomes I will make a
pillar.” This is a process. It is he who overcomes, and overcomes again, then
again. It is a victorious life
The 7th extraordinary promise:
Sit with Me on My Throne
“To
him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame
and sat down with My Father on His throne.” Revelation
3:21.
Reigning with Jesus
Ephesians 3:5-7 - Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened
us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved; 6 And hath raised us up
together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 7 That
in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his
kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
Romans 5:17 - For if by
one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance
of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus
Christ.)
Conclusion:
THE SEVEN OVERCOMERS PROMISES:
The 1st extraordinary promise: The tree of life.
The 2nd extraordinary promise: You will not be hurt by the second death.
The 3rd extraordinary promise: Hidden manna, a white stone, and a new name.
The 4th extraordinary promise: Power over the nations, a rod of iron, and the
morning star.
The 5th extraordinary promise: White garments and the Book of Life.
The 6th extraordinary promise: A pillar in the temple of My God.
The 7th extraordinary promise: Sit with Me on My throne.
PRAYER : Heavenly Father, thank you that your grace is beyond measure. Throughout eternity, you have been working for my good and the good of all your people. May I know your power and grace to overcome the obstacles in my life. May the things that stand in my way become examples of your limitless power. Clothe me with power as I live my life in your righteous name. May I prosper and bring you glory on the earth. May I be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
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