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Devotional - 15th Jan 2021

 'Who is he that over cometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God' (1 John 5:5).

When we put our trust on Jesus and have a saving relationship with him, we are born of God. Anyone who don't believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God is not born of God. All those who are born of God must believe by faith that Jesus is the Son of God, in order to be overcomers. This abiding faith and trust in Jesus is the life that overcomes all the temptations and tribulations, we face in this world. Simply put, John is saying, we overcome because of who we are in Christ and believing He is the Son of God for us. It was Jesus who overcame the world making it possible for us to do the same as we abide in Him. One song writer penned it this way, "Faith is the victory! Faith is the victory! O, glorious victory, that overcomes the world. This faith we seek comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. We hear God speaking to us through His holy word; when we believe and trust the living Word of God, which testifies of Jesus and God's infinite love for a sinful people, it should motive us to stand in awe and worship God. It is our faith and belief in Jesus that makes us overcome the world, and the knowledge that He overcame it by his blood. As the Scriptures rightly testifies of Jesus and the Holy Spirit pierce our consciences and bear witness to our souls that it is this same Jesus, who is also God, came down to earth to save us by water and blood, from the fierce wrath of God and our sinfulness. It is our faith in the One who is faithful, that helps us to overcome the world, and bring us into union with the Son of God. It is our faith that makes us as He is, and for us to become partakers of His victory as overcomers. Let us trust in the Saviour, Jesus Christ and acknowledge him as the Son of God, so we can be partakers of His victory that overcomes the world.

Have a wonderful day and a bless weekend🌹🌹

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