OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR THURSDAY 24TH DECEMBER 2020: MORE THAN CONQUERORS

THEME: MORE THAN CONQUERORS

 

MEMORISE:

Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us. Romans 8:37

READ: 1 John 4:4

4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.

MESSAGE:

Someone once gave an analogy on what it means to be 'more than a conqueror’: When a boxer gets into the ring for a bout, he receives blows and jabs from the opponent; he bleeds and has a swollen face, but in the end if he knocks out his opponent, he is declared the winner. After receiving the belt, he hands if over to his wife. While he is conqueror, his wife is the one who is more than conqueror because without fighting at all, she got what the conqueror fought for.

Our memory verse says “We are more than conquerors through Him that loved us.” This means that, as Jesus’ bride, He has already given you victory without a fight; thus, you are more than a conqueror!

 *“These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”* John 16:33

Jesus, our bridegroom has overcome the world on our behalf already. Therefore, no matter the tribulation around, we will never be down; we will soar above it. He has also overcome poverty for your sake. 2 Corinthians 8:9 says:

*“For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might be rich.”*

As long as you are His bride, regardless of your present financial situation, you can’t die poor. Likewise, Christ has triumphed over sicknesses for you so no disease can stay in your body. Isaiah 53:5 tells us:

*“But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed.”*

Are you His bride? Are you submissive to Him? Do you do His will? Surrender all to Him today and you will become more than a conqueror.

KEY POINT:

 As long as you are Christ’s bride, rest assured of continuous triumph.

HYMN 10: I AM A VICTOR

1. Yes, I know I am a victor

For the Bible tells me so

God made me more than a conqueror

Much stronger than all my foes

Chorus:

Jesus loves me and I love Him

Together we rule the world

Christ with me I will overcome

By His Blood, His Name, His Word

2. Yes, I know I am a Victor

Stronger than sickness, disease

By His stripes I am superior

Far above infirmities

3. Yes, I know I am a victor

Stronger than demons I am

To Satan I am a terror

I am free, o yes, I am

4. Yes, I know I am a victor

Stronger than lack, poverty

All my needs Jesus provides for

I have life abundantly

5. Yes, I know I am a victor

Barrenness no more indeed

Fruitful is the God I live for

All my dreams shall be fulfilled

6. Yes, I know I am a victor

By His strength I shall succeed

No more loss and no more failure

Glory to glory proceed

7. Yes, I know I am a victor

No more sorrow, no despair

Jesus Christ is my own Succour

Tomorrow is joy and cheer

8. Yes, I know I am a victor

Very soon I’ll reign with Him

His promise is my sure anchor

He’s coming to take me home

9. Jesus loves me and I love Him

We rule this world together

As He is so right now I am

Hear me shout Halleluyah

10. Jesus loves me Halleluyah

Hear me shout Halleluyah

Halleluyah, Halleluyah

Glory be to God on high

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:  

2 Peter 1-3; Jude 1

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE