Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world— 1John 4:4
Do you know that as a child of God, the victory of Christ is delivered to you? This means that before you face any battle, you are already declared a winner. Apostle John wrote in our theme scripture, “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world”. Take notice of the tenses in his communication. He says you have overcome them (evil forces), which is present perfect tense. So this means it’s something that is done completely. Then He tells us the reason: “Because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world”. So this overcoming status is not because of anything of ourselves but the greater One (Christ) who is in us. He wants you to look inward, to the greater One who lives in you. With Christ in you, you already overcame. Don’t look at the challenge, rather look at the greater One within. You are seated with Christ in the heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6). That is the place of the most supreme overcomer. Believe this truth and speak it always. Never be afraid of Satan and his demons. At one time Prophet Elisha was encircled by the Syrian army and his servant was terrified with the scene. Elisha told him, “Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha” (2 Kings 6:16-17). Don’t fear what you see with your optical eyes, keep your focus on the greater One in you. The heavenly army that is on your side is greater and more potent than Satan, his evil forces and all the armies of this world put together. His power and glory which is unparalleled will be manifested from and through you. Don’t look at your age or any physical factors, consider the Christ in you. When Jesus prevailed and won over Satan and the world, we won in Him. And now He (Christ) lives in us. His victory is our victory. Romans 8:37 (TLB) declares, “But despite all this (challenge), overwhelming victory is ours through Christ who loved us enough to die for us”. We already have overwhelming victory. Hallelujah! The greater One lives in us.
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