1st John 5:4. “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” OVERCOME. What is it that gives this power, from whence does this strength come? Is it mind over matter, or comes it from source unknown? No, there is no mysterious magic, nor is there some self-strength shown; The new strength from God within us, comes from the soul reborn.
The world has its strength in numbers, or in forces by man to unleash. Its power is forceful to conquer, or dominate all as it pleases. It cannot do else but demand, all under it to acquiesce. Victory there is still hollow; it’s true, but it is not by true faith.
For those with new life from God given, and indwelt by the Spirit divine. Comes victory known up in heaven, and the newness from God now is mine. The forces around so attractive, and the temptations that once seemed to shine; Are under the power of another, and life thus empowered does win.
It doesn’t mean I’m not attracted, to those things which others enjoy. But it does mean I’m not distracted, by worldly attractions – they’re toys. And the things which mean most are unseen, because, by faith they And the reason for now overcoming, is God’s quiet is greater than noise.
The noise of the world does not charm me; it once did but now comes to me; The blessed sound of many hearts singing, and faces with joy I can see. There’s pain, and yet there is vict’ry; there’s sorrow and yet there is peace. There’s all the earth – problems around me, and yet there is true victory.
That victory comes not with wishing, but with faith without question in Him. The Lord Jesus Christ is now always with me, and the Holy Spirit lives now within. And the power for sin overcoming, and the world with challenge and sin; Can not now defeat nor control, for overcoming with victory, we win.
“Father, often I thank Thee for the new birth that has brought life to me. But perhaps I have not expressed as often as I should, my appreciation for the results of that new birth. I thank Thee for new life; for a new nature; for a new direction in life. I thank Thee for new ambitions and new hopes. I thank Thee for the power of the new birth seen in faith that overcomes the world. That Object supreme of faith is my Savior and my Lord. All the world forces put together cannot begin to bring down Him who has all power in heaven and in earth. And to think that power to overcome is mine brings me to pause and worship Him. Amen.”