1 John 5:4-5, “For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith. And who can win this battle against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God.”
Abiding in Christ needs to be the goal and mindset for every combative conflict we face when we feel trapped and burdened, but when challenged, do we stand the test? Does the gospel of Jesus Christ take priority? How does one strive for victory in achieving harmony? The conflict must not hold one hostage. That is when we prepare through prayer with an ongoing reliance and trust in Jesus Christ. After all, as born-again Christians our position in Christ gives us the victory as children of God. But the key to our victory is our faith and obedience in trusting in Christ to help bear our load (Matthew 11:28-30).
Some people are enslaved by what they have won and are absorbed in winning awards. “On the other hand, I conquer it when I lay my hand upon it and force it to help me to get nearer Him, to get liker Him, to think more often of Him, to do His will more gladly and more constantly. The one victory over the world is to bend it to serve me in the highest things – the attainment of a clearer vision of the Divine nature, the attainment of a deeper love to God Himself, and of a more glad consecration and service to Him. That is the victory – when you can make the world a ladder to lift you to God. That is its right use, that is victory, when all its tempting voices do not draw you away from listening to the Supreme Voice that bids you keep his commandments. When the world comes between you and God as an obscuring screen, it has conquered you. When the world comes between you and God as a transparent medium, you have conquered it. To win victory is to get it beneath your feet and stand upon it, and reach up thereby to God.” Alexander MacLaren’s Expositions Commentary 1 John. As 1 John 5:21admnishes, “Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts.” Take God as His Word promises and act on it.
May we not forget that the one thing we must live for is to know the truth of God’s Word for our life, to love and obey Him, to hear Him speak to us through His Word, and to be more Christ-like. Jesus said in John 16:33, “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” Jesus summed up all He had told His disciples in that upper room when the world was about to kill Him, yet He said He had overcome the world and, at thirty-three, was about to be murdered. That is a reminder to keep one’s eyes, heart, and mind on Jesus and not be held hostage by our conflict, which has turned into a storm, because Jesus rose again from that grave and sits on the throne at the right hand of God.
Be uplifted by God’s power of protection, grace, presence, comfort, shield, and defender, and prepares a feast for you in the presence of your enemies (Psalm 23:5). “No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.” Romans 5:37. In Jesus Christ resides victory. Believe in the power of the Son of God that has overcome the world, and don’t allow any conflict to hold you hostage. Ask Him to increase your faith and let Him take captive any attacks against you. Jesus Christ has full accessibility – you are good to go!
Listen to Hymn of Heaven (Hebrew – Arabic – English) Worship from Jerusalem).