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Overcome the World Through Faith

Date May 18, 2012 Previous

For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 1 John 5:4.

Today Satan presents the same temptations that he presented to Christ, offering us the kingdoms of the world in return for our allegiance. But upon him who looks to Jesus as the author and finisher of his faith, Satan's temptations have no power. He can not cause to sin the one who will accept by faith the virtues of Him who was tempted in all points as we are, yet without sin.

"God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." He who repents of his sin and accepts the gift of the life of the Son of God, can not be overcome. Laying hold by faith of the divine nature, he becomes a child of God. He prays, he believes. When tempted and tried, he claims the power that Christ died to give, and overcomes through His grace. This every sinner needs to understand. He must repent of his sins, he must believe in the power of Christ, and accept that power to save and to keep him from sin.

The Christian is not to retain his sinful habits and cherish his defects of character; but he is to be renewed in the spirit of his mind after the divine similitude. Whatever may be the nature of your defects, the Spirit of the Lord will enable you to discern them, and grace will be given you whereby they may be overcome. Through the merits of the blood of Christ you may be a conqueror, yes more than a conqueror. .

The truth must be admitted into the soul, and it will work the sanctification of the character. It will refine, and elevate the life, and fit you for an entrance into the mansions which Jesus has gone to prepare for those who love Him.

Heaven is worth everything to us, and if we lose heaven we lose all.

Sons and Daughters of God p. 349

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Prayer Requests

-----Please pray for a co-worker who is having surgery today. C and J

-----Please pray for Chris who is having a hard time with her chemo.

------ Taryn thought that her brother Kent’s injuries were limited to his legs being broken. As they got him to the hospital 30 minutes away, Taryn got the news that the impact of the combine tire that fell on him actually severed his spine leaving her brother paralyzed. Please keep Kent, Taryn and all her family in your prayer. Ann [update on this request--- Kent is out of surgery. They placed various screws, rods, and plates in his back to realign his spine. Quite a few of his nerves from his waist down are damaged, but there are some that are still good!! He will begin his physical therapy in about a week. We are confident that with everyone's love, support, and faith that he will regain feeling in his legs! Thank you to everyone for all your prayers, but please don't stop now! The most difficult task is what lies ahead! Taryn]

----- Jackie still in the hospital in Winchester. Has Pneumonia now along with the liver failure. Hopefully the liver is not to bad that it cannot heal its self but Dr. said its not good and she has a long way to go. The pancreatitis is getting better and the jaundice is much better than this past weekend. So please keep praying for her and her family. Nicole

------ I could use some prayers. I have been hemorrhagic bleeding for a few days now. The doctor has put me on Birth Control pills to stop the bleeding. I am so thankful that my sister and mother have been able to help me with Emma because I have been so weak. Please pray that the bleeding stops and I get my strength back. Esther

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Dear Friends,

Much of the time, my grandfather, Ed Harmon, worked two jobs to meet expenses. One night, he was walking home after working at his evening job, when two men in a white car came speeding down the road. They didn't see my grandfather and if he had not jumped up on the hood of their car, he would have been injured much worse than he was. His only injury was a broken jaw.

How often we are walking along in life when suddenly the evil one attacks just as quickly and unexpectedly as did that white car. His attack can leave us much more injured than was my grandfather so long ago. Peter advises, "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist steadfast in the faith." 1 Peter 5:8,9 Paul reminds us that "we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Eph 6:12

Praise God! We have a Mighty Rescuer, even "our Saviour Jesus Christ;Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works." He is the Great Creator of the Universe, yet He "made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross." Titus 2:13,14; Phil 2:7, 8 What wondrous love! Moreover, "in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted." Heb 2:18 He promises that He "will not suffer [us] to be tempted above that [we] are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that [we] may be able to bear it." 1 Cor 10:13 Wonderful Saviour!

"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance." Eph 6:10-18

Rose