Day 3: Be an Overcomer

A person standing on a mountain peak at sunrise, arms raised in victory

God’s Focus Is on His Church

Friend, here’s a big truth to grab onto: God’s primary focus throughout history has been His church.

Not the governments, not the armies, but His people. Titus 2:14 tells us God wants to present us as “His own special people, zealous for good works.”

That’s where His heart is. If we understand this, we won’t be so easily scared by the chaos around us.

Repentance: Where It All Begins

In Revelation, Jesus speaks directly to seven churches. To five of them, He says, “I know your works.” Notice He measures by deeds, not words.

And He tells five churches to repent—turn around, change course. Honestly, if we peek into churches today, I bet the ratio wouldn’t be much different.

Here’s the practical bit: repentance is the key that opens every other door. You can pray for blessings all day, but if there’s no real repentance, those blessings won’t stick.

If you’re struggling—maybe it’s time for a heart check. Have you truly turned away from what displeases God and surrendered fully?

Overcome or Be Overcome

Revelation’s letters to the churches contain praise, correction, and warnings. But the promises?

Those are only for “him who overcomes.” Plain and simple: there’s no promise in Scripture for those who don’t.

Paul sums it up in Romans 12:21: “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” That’s the spiritual game plan. Only good can defeat evil.

In the grand finale of Revelation, God says, “He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he shall be My son” (21:7). So the call is clear: be an overcomer.

A Prayer for Overcomers

Lord God, Your ways are perfect and full of grace. Let Your light shine through me so the world sees You, not me. Help me to spot where I’m chasing my own wants instead of Your will, and give me a repentant heart. Teach me to overcome evil with good, starting right here, right now. Amen.

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