Introduction

You have distress in the world. But take heart!
I have overcome the world.
John 16:33

Overcomer

When asked, “What is your worst fear?” I laughed and laughed and laughed as I answered,

“I have been divorced, disowned, threatened, and thrown into a mental hospital. I have been rejected, evicted, attacked, arrested, homeless, penniless, robbed and raped. I have been diagnosed with AIDS, lived with the pain of shingles for over a year, and much more. What can I possibly fear? I have overcome the world.”

In the Book of Revelation, we find that, because I overcome:

I have the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God. (Revelation 2:7)

I am not at all hurt by the second death. (Revelation 2:11)

I eat from the hidden manna, and receive from Jesus a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to me. (Revelation 2:17)

Since I keep the Lord’s works until the end, I am given authority over the nations, and the morning star. (Revelation 2:26,28)

I am clothed in white garments, and my name is in the Book of Life. My name is acknowledged before God and his angels. (Revelation 3:5)

I am a pillar in the temple of God. (Revelation 3:12)

I have the right to sit with Christ on his throne just as He sat down with His Father. (Revelation 3:21)

Come, overcome with me, that we may share all the blessings of God together. The gifts I receive are for all who believe.

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