“For whatever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith.” 1 John 5:4 (KJV)
The sacrifice of Jesus Christ would be considered useless if the children of God, those who come to God through Jesus Christ were not overcomers.
Jesus achieved the ultimate victory over the devil and over the world, so that the children of God can live as overcomers. Jesus died on the cross at Calvary for you and was raised from the dead so that the devil and his agents will not have dominion over you, Colossians 2:13-15.
You may then wonder why some Christians still suffer under the oppression of the devil. Well, if a child of God does not take his place in prayer, Bible study, and holy living, he cannot enjoy the victory that Christ Jesus won for him.
The victory in Christ Jesus that you continually exercise over the devil, challenges, and unpalatable circumstances is dependent upon your submission to the Lord Jesus Christ.
It is God’s responsibility to enforce your victory over the world; it is your responsibility to remain submitted to Him.
Father, thank You for making me an overcomer IJN.