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“He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.”

Revelation 21:7 KJV

During the 20th day of the church fast in 2024, after a long week that ended with an urgent call from my doctor to schedule an appointment about a recent test result, I woke up thinking about heaven. No, I wasn’t concerned about death or dying. Inspired by the Bible study Pastor had been leading on the book of Revelation, I turned to chapters 21 and 22 and became excited about the prospect of heaven. As I read Revelation 21, the reality of God’s tabernacle being with us captivated me. However, my attention stopped at Revelation 21:7, which declares, “He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.”

The word “overcometh” resonated deeply with me. The Apostle John uses this action-packed word to describe anyone born of God who believes that Jesus Christ is the Son of God (1 John 5:4–5). John reminds believers that they have already overcome the wicked one (1 John 2:13–14; 4:4).

Often, we define ourselves by the challenges we overcome—whether they are health issues, financial setbacks, or unhealthy relationships. While it’s natural to pray about these things and seek victory over them, John invites us to a higher dimension of thinking and living.

A HIGHER PERSPECTIVE

John elevates our perspective, teaching that those who are born of God and believe in Jesus Christ are already overcomers. This victory isn’t dependent on life’s circumstances but on the reality of living a life rooted in faith in Jesus as the Son of God. Just as Christ overcame the world, so too will we, through the Spirit of God within us.

Pastor has been teaching about the seven churches in Revelation during this fast. The Apostle John, instructed by Jesus Christ, wrote letters to these churches, each concluding with a promise to those who overcome. As I reflected on these promises, I found myself marveling at the incredible assurances given to overcomers throughout church history and today.

Take a moment to consider the seven promises given to overcomers:

1. Ephesus: Overcomers will eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God (Revelation 2:7).
2. Smyrna: Overcomers will not be hurt by the second death (Revelation 2:11).
3. Pergamos: Overcomers will eat of the hidden manna and receive a white stone with a new name known only to the recipient (Revelation 2:17).
4. Thyatira: Overcomers will have power over the nations and be given the morning star (Revelation 2:26–28).
5. Sardis: Overcomers will be clothed in white garments, their names will not be blotted from the Book of Life, and Jesus will confess their names before the Father and His angels (Revelation 3:5).
6. Philadelphia: Overcomers will be made pillars in the temple of God and will have written upon them the name of God, the name of the city of God (New Jerusalem), and Christ’s new name (Revelation 3:12).
7. Laodicea: Overcomers will sit with Christ on His throne, just as He overcame and sat down with the Father on His throne (Revelation 3:21).

YOUR VICTORY IN CHRIST

Scripture affirms that you are an overcomer in Jesus Christ, regardless of your circumstances. Rejoice in the knowledge that your name is written in the Lamb’s Book of Life and that the promises for overcomers are yours. These promises only hint at the glory of God you will experience for eternity.

Remember, every life circumstance is temporary and unworthy of defining your identity or victory. Your identity and victory are found in Jesus Christ—through His life, death, burial, and resurrection. As Paul exhorts in 2 Corinthians 4:18, “While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.”

You are an overcomer, and your victory is eternal in and through Jesus Christ our Lord. You will inherit all things, God will be your God, and you will be His child—forever.

PRAYER

God, I thank You for choosing me for eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Today, I declare that I am an overcomer through the blood of Jesus Christ and the word of my testimony. I rejoice in knowing that my eternity is secure and my victory is certain, regardless of my circumstances. Thank You, Father, for Your goodness, grace, and unfailing love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

DAILY SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE

Take time to train your mind and thoughts not to define your life by temporary circumstances but by who Jesus Christ is and what He has done for you. Whenever your thoughts revert to focusing on your challenges, redirect them to your identity in Christ and His eternal promises.