Preaching on Rewards given to overcomers
Let us fix our eyes on the glorious rewards promised to those who overcome. Our journey as believers is not without its battles, but the Lord assures us that those who persevere, those who conquer through faith, will receive an inheritance beyond our wildest imagination. Let us delve into these promises, found within the powerful book of Revelation and the encouraging words of 1 John.
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Overcoming the Wicked One (1 John 2:13; 4:4; 5:5)
The Apostle John assures us that as believers, we have overcome the wicked one. Through the power of Christ dwelling in us, we have triumphed over the forces of darkness. This initial victory sets the stage for the eternal rewards that await.
1. Spiritual Food (Revelation 2:7)
"To the one who conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God." The overcomer is promised access to the tree of life, a symbol of eternal nourishment and the very life of God. This speaks of a deep and abiding spiritual sustenance in God's presence.
2. New Name (Revelation 2:17)
"To the one who conquers I will give a white stone, and a new name written on the stone that no one knows except the one who receives it." A new name signifies a new identity, a personal and intimate connection with God. This reward speaks of a unique and eternal relationship with our Creator.
3. Authority (Revelation 2:26)
"The one who conquers and who keeps my works until the end, to him I will give authority over the nations." The overcomer will share in Christ's reign, receiving authority and responsibility in His eternal kingdom. This speaks of a position of honor and purpose in God's plan.
4. Robes of Justice (Revelation 3:5)
"The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and I will never blot his name out of the book of life. I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels." White garments symbolize purity and righteousness. The overcomer will be clothed in Christ's own justice, their place secure in the book of life, and acknowledged before the Father.
5. Column of the Temple of God (Revelation 3:12)
"The one who conquers, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God. Never shall he go out of it, and I will write on him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which comes down from my God out of heaven, and my own new name." To be a pillar signifies permanence and stability in God's eternal temple. The overcomer will be an enduring part of God's dwelling place, bearing His name and the name of the new Jerusalem.
6. Enthronement (Revelation 3:21)
"The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne." This is perhaps the most profound promise – to share in Christ's own enthronement, to reign with Him in glory. It speaks of ultimate honor and intimate fellowship with the King of Kings.
7. Victory Over Satan (Revelation 12:11)
"And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death." The overcomers conquer Satan himself through the power of Christ's sacrifice and their unwavering testimony, even unto death. This speaks of a complete and final triumph over the forces of evil.
8. Eternal Inheritance (Revelation 21:7)
"The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son." The ultimate reward is an eternal inheritance, a deep and personal relationship with God as His beloved children. This encompasses all the other promises, a complete and everlasting dwelling with our Heavenly Father.
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Conclusion
Therefore, let these glorious rewards fuel our perseverance. Let us strive to be overcomers, not through our own strength, but through the power of Christ who dwells within us. Let us live lives of faith, obedience, and unwavering devotion, knowing that an eternal inheritance awaits those who conquer in His name. Amen.
