By Paul Chappell
"And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come
salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his
Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before
our God day and night. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by
the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the
death."
Revelation 12:10-11
Bible teacher Warren Wiersbe said, “In the Christian life
you’re either an overcomer or you’re overcome, a victor or a victim. After all,
God didn’t save us to make statues out of us and put us on exhibition. He saved
us to make soldiers out of us and move us forward by faith to claim our rich
inheritance in Jesus Christ.”
Every believer has a place in God’s plan for warfare against
the enemy. The world has no power to resist the devil. The Bible tells us that
they "are taken captive by him at his will" (2 Timothy 2:26). But
that is not true for the child of God. We are no longer helpless against Satan,
but that is true not because of our strength, but through the blood of Jesus.
The power of the blood pays the price for our salvation, but
it does far more than just that. The same blood that saves us makes us
victors—overcomers—by empowering us to win the victory over the temptations and
trials that we face. The truth is that our battles are not just for our own
benefit. Each of us has a powerful influence on others. Our family members,
neighbors, co-workers, and friends at church need us to help them in the battle
as well. If we forget the purpose for which God has saved us, we are likely to
fall victim to the wiles of Satan. Remain focused today on the calling of God,
and rest in His power as you walk with Him.
Today's Rooted Principle:
Find your place in God’s purpose today, and you will be an
overcomer.
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