Victory That Overcomes The World

"For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world, our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?" (1)

Have you ever considered the statement, "You are as strong as that in which you place your faith." We place our faith in all kinds of things, services and people every day. We have faith that our car will get us to where we want to go. We believe that water will flow when we turn on the faucet. We place our faith in the Airlines when we travel by air. We place our faith to a certain degree in our government and the local police force. When we place our faith in these services and things, we are rewarded according to the strength and dependability of the service provider. If we do not trust a certain provider for some reason, we generally will not use that provider. So it is, when we place our faith and trust in the promises of God, we are rewarded according to the power and dependability of the Word of God and His promises.

Jesus speaks with power and authority. What He says is done. His power is in His word. He speaks the word and it is so. "For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast." (2) "For He commanded and they were created." (3) When a centurion asked Jesus to heal his servant, Jesus said, " 'Go your way; and as you have believed, so let it be done for you.' And his servant was healed that same hour." (4) When a woman touch His garment, "she said to herself, 'If only I may touch His garment, I shall be made well.' Jesus turned around, and when He saw her He said, 'Be of good cheer, daughter; your faith has made you well.' " (5)

God rewards the faith of those who seek Him. "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. " (6) This is the promise of Jesus.

Without faith, we do not rely on His Word, and therefore limit what He is willing to do for us. "Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." (7) He who believes and trusts that Jesus is the Son of God overcomes the world. And "As many as receive Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name." (8)

1. 2 John 5:4, 5.
2. Psalm 33:9.
3. Psalm 148:5.
4. Matthew 8:13.
5. Matthew 9:21, 22.
6. Matthew 7:7, 8.
7. Hebrews 11:6.
8. John 1:12.