Overcomer

It would seem difficult at times to overcome in the face of all the wickedness this world would throw our way. God is on the throne and has a plan for us. Once we can realize the power given to us from Him we can be overcomers. This is what our Father wants us to be; we are unique and He loves each and every one of us. We were all created for a purpose, and He has equipped us to be overcomers in His word.

Luke 11:14-26

11:14 dumb G 2974; deaf or unable to speak. The people wondered how this miracle could happen. This show the power Christ had over the spirits.

11:15 Beelzebub G 954; king of the dung hill/flies, another name for Satan. Some did not believe the power to do these miracles was in Christ.

11:16 God doesn’t put on sideshows for people and the miracle done in front of them should have been enough!

11:17-18 Satan would not help Christ out that would be that same as Satan fighting himself. Satan would not help Christ cast out a demon that would tear Satan’s kingdom apart.

11:19 their sons were not able to cast out anything other than truth! They didn’t have power to overcome devils or Satan.

11:20 (compare: Ex 8:19). Finger of God: this is referencing the Holy Spirit. We also have the same power through the name of Jesus and the Holy Spirit to cast evil out also.

11:21-22 we can be overcomers in life because we have God on our side; He is our protector! We are to be strong in the Lord and not weak like those who will give and give and give just to find themselves lost and with no hope. We must stand for God and not give place to evil things that would lead us astray.

11:23-24 be with God! When an evil spirit is cast out it seeks a place to stay; when it cannot find one it will go back to the one it came from if there is nothing there to fill that space.

11:25-26 we must have Jesus Christ in us to be overcomers. If we don’t have Him then we are at the mercy of the evil spirits and that is a bad situation.

Luke 10:17-19

10:17 don’t forget that the power is in His name!

10:18 this is referencing when Satan is cast down by Michael out of heaven and takes on the role of antichrist (compare: Rev 12:7-9).

10:19 there is no reason we can’t be overcomers with the power Christ has given us! That power can be used over ALL the enemy and that includes Satan! If you don’t claim it then you are on your own.

John 16:32-33

16:32 when Jesus was to be crucified most of the disciples scattered. We are not going to do that when the antichrist comes, we are going to stand with God and the true Christ. Remember what we read in Luke; we have the authority and power to overcome.

16:33 Jesus has the victory and gave us the same power to be overcomers as well. We will have trouble in this world but Jesus gave us the power to defeat all of our problems and trouble so we can have peace of mind.

Romans 12:17-21

12:17 we must protect our credibility by being honest in all our dealings with people.

12:18 we can’t get along with everyone, but we must try.

12:19 don’t allow evil to get the victory over you. Overcome evil by always being honest and doing what is right.

12:20-21 being nice to someone who is treating you bad will bring shame upon them and possibly make them want to do better or even enquire about the Lord so their souls can be saved.

1 John 2:12-18

2:12 repent often in the name of Jesus.

2:13-14 John is writing to overcomers, as we should be. The word will give us the strength we need.

2:15 don’t allow the things of this world to become more important than God.

2:16-17 we strive for eternal life not the things that will be no more.

2:18 antichrist will come and many today seek to oppose Christ. Be with Him on the winning side.

1 John 4:1-6

4:1 always check what a man tells you by the word of God. Many claim to be from God but are not.

4:2-3 the antichrist is yet to come but many today claim things opposing to God.

4:4 stand for God! Don’t cower down to the evil of this world.

4:5-6 truth is what God has to say and error is what man has to say. Abide in the word and be an overcomer!