In God's Presence, You Are More Than A Conqueror
Christians are not gladiators in an inch-by-inch battle of life and death to obtain acceptance in God's glorious Kingdom. Rather by grace through faith in Jesus victorious works, all Christians are justified, members of the family of God, seated at His table, and conferred with the Kingdom of God and Divine power.
This divine power involves blessing upon blessing, abounding in grace, enabling Christians to have all they need for life and godliness.
In light of all these great precious promises, Pastor Andrew encourages Christians to live in the now! The freedom to 'rest' in Christ and 'press forward' in heavenly calling, all of life's challenges, along the path of victory He blazed for us. The victory is already won. In Jesus his followers always win!
The Apostle Paul, who knew 'trouble', declared in JESUS, WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERS! Whether in death, or suffering, and in trouble of varying kinds. We always WIN! Glory to God in the highest heaven :)
What is left for us? The production of godly fruit, that is the works Christians do. The glorious fruit of sanctification, on route to eternal life. Following in the footsteps of Jesus, on the path He secured for all who look to Him.
It is in this understanding, Christians can 'rest' in the presence of God, which manifests in every believer through the reading of the Word, revelation through His Spirit, and grace to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. In Christ, we are more than conquerors. WE ALWAYS WIN!