JESUS OVERCAME :
1. THE WORLD: John 16: 33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. “In the world, ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” (We walk in the victory that Jesus won for us)
2. THE FLESH: Romans 6:1-6: “Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him.”
3. THE DEVIL- Eph 1:-19-23- “And what is the exceeding greatness of His (Jesus’) power to US-WARD, with Jesus sitting at the right hand of God, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, in this world and the world to come.
THE LORD WANTS US TO BE STRONG IN HIM- WE ARE IN THE ARMY NOW
THE ARMY OF THE LORD
Ephesians 6:10: Be strong in the Lord and the Power of His might.
2 Tim 2:3: Says endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ
WE NEED TO BE ENDUED WITH THE POWER OF GOD – SPIRITUAL POWER THAT COMES THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT
• A POWER OUTSIDE OF US – OUTSIDE OF OUR HUMAN ABILITIES
Examples:
1.”SAUL INCREASED IN STRENGTH” TO CONFOUND AND CONVINCE UNBELIEVERS IN
Acts 9:22 But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.
• Transformed life produces Godly strength and power
2.“ABRAHAM WAS STRONG IN FAITH, GIVING GLORY TO GOD”
Romans 4:20: He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
3. WE NEED TO BE “STRONG IN THE LORD” TO PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOUR
Ephesians 6:10: Be strong in the Lord and the Power of His might.
4. CHRIST WHICH STRENGTHENETH ME,” SAYS PAUL, IS THE POWER BY WHICH I can DO ALL THINGS
Philippians 4:13 I can do ALL things through Christ, which strengtheneth me.
5. THE SECRET OF THE APOSTLE’S SERVICE WAS “CHRIST JESUS OUR LORD,” AS HE SAID, “WHO HATH ENABLED ME”
1 Timothy 1:12: “And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me,” for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;
6. THE SECRET OF ENABLEMENT IS TO “BE STRONG IN THE GRACE THAT IS IN CHRIST JESUS”
• GRACE IS: GOD GIVES US EVERYTHING FOR NOTHING WHEN WE DON’ T DESERVE ANYTHING
2 Timothy 2:1 (PAUL TOLD TIMOTHY) Thou, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
7. TO BE “STRENGTHENED” BY THE LORD’S PRESENCE IS THE SECRET OF ENDURANCE UNDER SUFFERING
2 Timothy 4:17 Notwithstanding (DESPITE IT ALL) the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
8. “OUT OF WEAKNESS WERE MADE STRONG” IS THE HOLY SPIRIT’S MEMORIAL ON THE SAINTS OF OLD
Hebrews 11:34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
JESUS IS OUR STRENGTH:
EX 15:2: “The Lord is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God,” and I will prepare him an habitation; my father’s God, and I will exalt him.
2 Sam 22:33: “God is my strength and Power,” and he maketh my way perfect.
Ps 28:8: God is the saving strength of His anointed
Ps 46:1: God is our refuge and strength
Give your heart to Jesus today by saying this prayer:
Dear Lord Jesus,
Thank you for dying on the cross for my sin. Please forgive me. Come into my life. I receive You as my Lord and Savior. Now, help me to live for you the rest of this life. Fill me with your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray.
Amen.