You are an Overcomer

Do we believe, as followers of Jesus, that we can overcome anything, just as Jesus did?  Look how high this man climbed to be on top of that mountain.  He didn’t just arrive there.  It took some courageous steps to reach those heights.  Isn’t it the same in spiritual things?  Yes, it is.  

I recently asked the Lord this question and He answered by reminding me that the word over indicates being above.  So, if we overcome the things that weigh us down, then we must rise above them.  How do we do that?  

• The first example the Holy Spirit showed me was the importance of overcoming our unbelief.  

In the gospel of Mark, Jesus gave the example of when He was healing a boy of evil spirits.  “Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like this?”  Mark 9: 21 The father then tells Jesus that he’s been like this since childhood and then makes this statement (that we sometimes make) asking, “If you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.”  Mark 9: 22 

“If you can? said Jesus, “Everything is possible for him who believes. Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief.”  Mark 9: 23-24

Read this highlighted verse again.  Isn’t it contradicting itself?  The father says he believes, and then he asks for help to overcome his unbelief.  

Boy, I was convicted when I saw this.  Why?  

We are told from James that, “He who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.”  James 1: 6b

The apostle Paul commends us to grow up in our faith and not be like infants who are “Tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching…” Ephesians 4: 14

• The second example I saw was that as we grow in faith, we should rise above doubt and fear by overcoming them.  

Maybe the lesson of walking on the water is also about overcoming and rising above.  

• The third example is overcoming evil by doing good.  

What do I mean?  Something occurs spiritually when we are “Not overcome by evil but overcome evil with good.”  Romans 12: 21   

Prior to this teaching, Paul gives his audience some very specific ways of overcoming that I want to list so we get it.  Here they are:  

1. Do not repay anyone evil for evil.  
2. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody.  
3. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.  
4. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written, “It is mine to avenge I will repay, says the Lord.”    

It doesn’t stop there, Paul, in addition, says, “On the contrary (which is the opposite in nature)”:  Romans 12: 20

1. If your enemy is hungry; feed him.
2. If he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
3. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.

Remember Jesus said, “If someone takes your coat, offer your shirt as well.”  Luke 6: 29 In the natural, this seems unreasonable or stupid.  

Hear me on this!  I am not saying to be a doormat!  

So, what’s the point?  

This same scripture we used in Romans is listed in the book of Proverbs, but it ends by saying, “And the Lord will reward you.”  

When we overcome, we rise above the hurt and we succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty, and we prevail.  This is called warfare!  

Yes, brothers and sisters in Christ, we can “Overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the Word of our testimony.  Revelation 12: 11

His death and resurrection made it all possible.    All things are possible!  

Let Him bring you above the situation in your emotions and watch Him bring the comfort that you need.  

To operate out of the overflow, we need to learn how to overcome first.

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Mary Beth Pecora, a faithful wife, mother, grandmother, friend, worshiper and servant leader, who loves life and loves people. More importantly, she passionately loves God and the fullness of who He is! For twenty-three years she has served in leadership positions within the ministry of Aglow International. Currently, she and her husband serve at The Secret Place--A Psalm 91 Ministry. It's a place for individual folks to come, be exhorted and prayed for, while being ushered to ministry stations within the room. They continue to serve monthly in the Prayer Room at their home church that they have been a part of for almost forty years. In April of 2022 they both received their Ministry License and were Ordained in May of 2023. She delights in encouraging folks of all ages within various walks of life. Her love of writing is now her passion, which led her to publish two books, "Restoration Explosion In The New Year," and "Navigating The Mysteries Of God." Above all that’s been accomplished and concluded, the BEST thing to her is knowing her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is her everything—her very best friend. Visit: Mybelovedsvoice.com

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